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Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China Laos Railway Press "Fast Forward" to Promote Regional Prosperity

2024-04-16   

Recently, the international passenger train of the China Laos Railway opened for one year. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on the 15th that China expects the China Laos railway to continue to run out of "acceleration", press the "fast forward key" to promote regional prosperity, and draw a beautiful picture of people to people and development integration. At the regular press conference on the same day, a reporter asked: April 13 is the first anniversary of the operation of the international passenger train of the China Laos Railway. On the same day, Xishuangbanna, China, and Luang Prabang, Laos opened an additional pair of passenger trains to achieve the same day round trip between the two places. Many Chinese and foreign tourists are admiring the "clocking" and experience foreign customs. These days coincided with the "Water Splashing Festival" of Yunnan Dai and other ethnic minorities, and also the traditional New Year of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and other Indo China Peninsula countries. The China Laos Railway was once again popular on the Internet. What is the spokesperson's comment on this? Lin Jian said that the China Laos Railway is a leading project for China and the Indochina Peninsula countries to promote high-quality joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" and connectivity. Since it was launched for more than two years, passenger and freight traffic has continued to grow, and passenger travel has become more convenient, providing a strong impetus for high-quality economic development of the two countries and becoming an important link to connect countries in the region. Lin Jian said that the China Laos Railway International Passenger Train connects Kunming, Xishuangbanna, Luang Prabang, Vientiane and other famous cities, which greatly facilitates tourists to visit cultural relics and natural scenic spots along the line. Over the past year, more than 730 trains have been opened, sending 700000 passengers, and attracting more than 180000 cross-border tourists from 87 countries and regions. Lin Jian stated that through negotiations between China and Laos, starting from April 13, 2024, one new pair of international passenger trains will be added every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday between Xishuangbanna and Luang Prabang. The operation schedule will be adjusted in a timely manner according to passenger flow needs in the later stage. "This fully shows that the China Laos railway has ignited the tourism industry along the line, stimulated new momentum of consumption, promoted people to people and cultural exchanges and economic and trade cooperation between China and Laos, and truly achieved 'front-line cooperation, thousands of miles of friendship'." Lin Jian said that China and Laos are linked by mountains and rivers, a socialist friendly neighbor, and a community of shared future with strategic significance. The China Laos Railway has witnessed the beautiful story of the common destiny and mutual achievements of the two countries, and has also brought historical opportunities for China, Laos and neighboring ASEAN countries to open up, develop and develop. "We expect the China Laos Railway to continue to run out of" acceleration ", press the" fast forward "button to promote regional prosperity, and draw a beautiful picture of people to people and development integration." (Lai Xin She)

Edit:Yi Jing Responsible editor:Li Nian

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