西双版纳7月21日电（黄远飞 雷雨）——中国与老挝之间的边境磨憨铁路口岸，于7月20日迎来了历史性的一刻，成为了首个享受144小时过境免签政策的旅客的入境点。这一政策的实施，不仅标志着中老边境的互联互通进入了一个全新的阶段，也为两国间的旅游、商务交流开辟了更为便捷的通道。
据了解，此次抵达磨憨口岸的旅客，是中国与老挝边境首例享受144小时过境免签政策的旅客。该政策允许持有有效护照的外国人，在无需签证的情况下，在两国间进行不超过144小时的旅行，大大简化了旅客的出入境手续，提升了旅行的便利性。
磨憨出入境边防检查站负责人表示，随着这一政策的实施，磨憨铁路口岸将有望成为中老边境的旅游和商贸新热点。预计未来，将有更多国际旅客和商务人士通过磨憨口岸，体验两国的自然风光、文化特色以及丰富的旅游资源。
此次144小时过境免签政策的实施，不仅对推动中老边境地区的经济合作和文化交流具有重要意义，同时也为两国旅游业的发展带来了新的机遇。随着政策的落地和进一步优化，磨憨铁路口岸有望成为连接中国与老挝的国际旅行和商贸往来的重要门户。
中老边境磨憨铁路口岸的这一重要里程碑，不仅见证了两国间友好合作关系的深化，也为未来两国在经济、文化、旅游等领域的合作开启了新的篇章。
英语如下：
Headline: “Mouang Hed Railway Port: First 144-hour Transit Visa-free Visitor Welcomes Arrival at Sino-Lao Border”
Xishuangbanna, July 21 (Yang Yuanfei, Lei Yu) – On July 20, the Mouang Hed railway port at the Sino-Lao border witnessed a historic moment, becoming the first point of entry for a traveler benefiting from the 144-hour transit visa-free policy. This marks a new phase in the cross-border connectivity between the two countries, facilitating more convenient tourism and business exchanges.
According to information, this traveler was the first to enjoy the 144-hour transit visa-free policy at the Mouang Hed port, which allows foreign travelers with valid passports to travel between the two countries for up to 144 hours without a visa, significantly streamlining the visa process and enhancing travel convenience.
The head of the Mouang Hed出入境 Border Inspection Station stated that with the implementation of this policy, the Mouang Hed railway port is expected to become a new hotspot for tourism and trade along the Sino-Lao border. It is anticipated that more international travelers and businesspeople will use the Mouang Hed port to experience the natural scenery, cultural characteristics, and rich tourism resources of both countries.
The implementation of the 144-hour transit visa-free policy not only holds significant importance for promoting economic cooperation and cultural exchange in the border region of China and Laos, but also brings new opportunities for the development of tourism in the two countries. As the policy is implemented and further optimized, the Mouang Hed railway port is poised to become a vital gateway for international travel and trade between China and Laos.
This milestone at the Mouang Hed railway port, the Sino-Lao border, not only underscores the deepening of friendly cooperation between the two countries, but also opens a new chapter for future cooperation in economic, cultural, and tourism sectors.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2024/07-21/10254718.shtml
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