Laos, Mongolia looking forward to return of Chinese tourists

STORY: Laos, Mongolia looking forward to return of Chinese tourists DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Vientiane/Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Laos tourist attractions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): INTHY DEUANSAVANH, President of Inthira Group in Laos 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): PAVINA PHOUMINH, Receptionist at Landmark Hotel, a top-ranking hotel in Vientiane, Laos 4. various of Mongolian nature and tourism destinations 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Mongolian): JARGAL PUREVSUREN, Director of Mongolian tour operator Pocket Travel 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Mongolian): AMGALAN ENKHZUL, Director of Mongolian tour operator Zuut Travel STORYLINE: China's neighboring countries Laos and Mongolia are looking forward to welcoming back Chinese tourists after China optimized its COVID-19 response. The Lao government and private sectors are preparing for the arrival of Chinese tourists after it was listed among countries greenlit by the Chinese government for outbound group tours. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): I

Mongolian foreign policy advisor

Mongolian foreign policy advisor

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Purevsuren Lundeg, national security and foreign policy advisor to the president of Mongolia, arrives at Pyongyang airport on July 15, 2013.

N. Korea responds to Mongolia's proposal for talks with Japan

N. Korea responds to Mongolia's proposal for talks with Japan

Mongolian Foreign Minister Lundeg Purevsuren speaks at a press conference in Ulan Bator on Sept. 22, 2015. Purevsuren said that the North Korean response to a letter sent by Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj contained a reference to the issue of Pyongyang's past abductions of Japanese nationals, as well as a proposal to use Mongolia's capital as the venue for official talks with Japan on the issue. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Chinese, Mongolian foreign ministers meet in Beijing

Chinese, Mongolian foreign ministers meet in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) and visiting Mongolian Foreign Minister Lundeg Purevsuren shake hands ahead of their talks in Beijing on April 1, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo