President​ advises Borikhamxay​ leaders to increase production of goods

President Thongloun Sisoulith has advised authorities in Borikhamxay province to bolster the production and consumption of Lao-made products, reduce imports, and improve local people’s quality of life.

President​ Thongloun​ Sisoulith (in white shirt) tours an electrical transformer assembly plant in Phon Sa Art village, Pakxan district,​ Borikhamxay​ province​.

The President gave the advice during talks with provincial​ authorities on Tuesday, and also recommended they place a greater emphasis on educating people about political ideology, to encourage members of the public to play a more active role in all aspects of development.
Authorities were also advised to strengthen defence and security in the province, promptly quell any undesirable actions by hostile elements, do more to reduce poverty in terms of both quantity and quality, and ensure that government officials were appointed based on merit so that their performance met set expectations. The Governor of Borikhamxay province, Dr Kongkeo Xaysongkham, informed the President about successes in development, especially in the fields of defence, peace-keeping, and poverty reduction.
The province’s gross domestic product over the first nine months of this year was valued at more than 7 trillion kip, equal to 100.14 percent of the target set for 2023.
In addition, 264 villages, equal to 92 percent of all villages in the province, have been declared poverty-free​ and about 95 percent of households are now living above the poverty line, which President Thongloun said was a praiseworthy achievement.
The President and his delegation also visited an electrical transformer assembly plant in Phon Sa Art village, Pakxan district,​ which makes sufficient transformers for use within the country and has received ISO certification as well as a trademark issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
​The President also toured a cattle farm in Nasommor village, Pakxan district,​ and visited Pakxan Upper Secondary School, where he donated educational supplies.

By Times Reporters
 (Latest Update December 14, 2023)