Mr. Thongloun Sisolit, Lao Deputy Prime Minister, led a government delegation of seven officials to Maipu Science and Technology zone. On May 24,. At the invitation of Sichuan Governor Zhang Zhongwei, Deputy Prime Minister Thongloun came to Chengdu for attending the Sixth China Western International Expo. Accompanying him were the government officials such as the Lao Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and Vice Minister of Industry and Handicrafts. Deputy Prime Minister Thongloun expressed that Sichuan is the important province of China Western Development and there are abundant experiences in the economic development for Lao to learn. Besides, he hoped to further promote bilateral economic and trade relations.