Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (centre), President of the China-Asia Economic Development Association, Mr Shunji Quan (right), and Minister of Health Dr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith (left) attend the handover of medical supplies in Vientiane on May 16. --Photo Pathetlao Daily newspaper

China provides medical supplies to Laos worth CNY10 million

The China-Asia Economic Development Association and Asia economic development and investment company have provided medical supplies and vaccines worth more than CNY10 million to the Ministry of Health.
A ceremony to hand over the supplies, held in Vientiane on May 16, was attended by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Minister of Health Dr Bounfeng Phoummalaysith.

The Prime Minister expressed his deep appreciation for the donation of medical equipment and vaccines from the China-Asia Economic Development Association and Asia economic development and investment company, which he said were an important contribution to treatment and prevention services.
“The government and Lao authorities will use this equipment and vaccines to their maximum benefit, especially to reach the target group for universal vaccination,” the Prime Minister said.
He thanked the China-Asia Economic Development Association and Asia economic development and investment company for helping Laos and said he hoped to receive more assistance in the future, according to the Pathetlao Daily newspaper.
The Prime Minister also informed those present about outstanding socio-economic developments in Laos, including investment incentives and important historical events taking place this year.
He asked the China-Asia Economic Development Association to encourage more Chinese companies to invest in Laos, especially in areas of potential such as mineral and crop processing, and services.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the President of the China-Asia Economic Development Association, Mr Shunji Quan, praised the strong and longstanding cooperative relations between China and Laos in past years.
He gave a briefing on the importance and achievements of the China-Asia Economic Development Association, which has contributed to strengthening China-Laos relations and cooperation, as well as contributing to the continuous socio-economic development of the two countries.

By Siladda Suliyong
 (Latest Update May 19, 2025)