On September 17, 2024, Vientiane Mayor Atsaphangthong Siphandone welcomed Siem Reap’s Deputy Governor Ing Kim Lieng in the Lao capital. The meeting took place during the ASEAN Mayors Forum and the Network of Southeast Asian and East Asian Francophone Mayors Conference, held in Vientiane from September 17-19.

Mayor Atsaphangthong updated on Vientiane's socio-economic growth in early 2024, with notable increases in agriculture, industry, and services. Both leaders emphasized collaboration in areas like tourism, heritage conservation, and urban waste management. The discussions focused on exchanging experiences and exploring partnerships in urban planning and tourism to strengthen ties between the two cities.

Deputy Governor Ing expressed his admiration for Vientiane's role in hosting the conference and highlighted the importance of this meeting as a milestone in the collaboration between Vientiane and Siem Reap.

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