The landmark railway has seen Laos transform from a landlocked country to a land-linked nation, opening up new opportunities for trade and travel.
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith spoke during a live broadcast from the National Cultural Hall, while invited guests attended the launch of the railway at Vientiane Station.
At the same time, President Xi Jinping was broadcast from Beijing, while a train stood ready to depart from Xishuangbanna Railway Station, in Kunming.
“This ceremony marks a monumental and historic milestone in the development of modern infrastructure for Laos. It’s a proud moment for the Lao people to realize this dream,” said President Thongloun Sisoulith.
He said that the Laos-China Railway is a wonderful gift for the Lao people on the occasion of its National Day, and that the railway would bring about new conditions for the comprehensive development of Laos.
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December 09, 2021
