PM urges more efforts in research work
The Ministry of Science and Technology has to work harder in developing the sector so that its achievements serve those of other sectors, contributing to socio-economic development in the country. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith relayed the message on October 12 in his address to scientists, officials and civil servants at a meeting of the science and technology sector being continued in Vientiane this week. He praised the persistent development of the sector since the Ministry of Science and Technology was founded in 2011, and noted some achievements made by the ministry in various fields in recent years, especially in preparation for the country’s accession to the World Trade Organisation. Meanwhile, Mr Thongloun said he wanted the sector to review where the country is in terms of its progress compared to other countries, especially the countries in ASEAN, and at what level its research achievements serve daily life and other sectors that contribute to development.
