The Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, who studied in the Soviet Union, stated that he is visiting Russia for the first time in 38 years and that it is a great honor for him. He added during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum: “It is a great honor for me to visit Russia again after nearly 38 years. I previously received my education in the Soviet Union.” The 10th Eastern Economic Forum is being held from September 3 to 6 in Vladivostok, at the Far Eastern Federal University campus. The main theme of this year’s forum is “The Far East – Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity.” The news agency “RIA Novosti” is the general media partner of the forum.
