对话全球市长｜老挝万象市长：希望更多老挝学生来上海留学

Group 1 - The number of Laotian students studying in Shanghai has exceeded 800 in 2024, with 70% returning to Vientiane after graduation to contribute to various sectors [1][4] - The China-Laos Railway, operational for over three years, has facilitated bilateral trade, which reached a record high of $8.231 billion in 2024, marking a 15.9% year-on-year increase [3] - Vientiane and Shanghai signed a memorandum of understanding during the World Mayors Dialogue, focusing on cooperation in trade, investment, culture, tourism, education, and civil servant training [3] Group 2 - Vientiane aims to enhance cooperation with Shanghai in sustainable urban development, particularly in green initiatives, as part of its plan from 2023 to 2030 [3] - The mayor of Vientiane emphasized the need for international cooperation and youth involvement to achieve development goals, particularly in sectors like public health, education, and resource management [4] - The forum addressed key topics such as "Green Low-Carbon Empowerment for Sustainable Urban Development" and "Youth Vitality to Inspire Urban Innovation," aligning with Vientiane's cooperation interests [3]