Vietnam, Laos PMs Hold Talks, Affirm Stronger Bilateral Ties
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith met in Vientiane, agreeing to enhance cooperation across economic, security, and infrastructure sectors. Vietnam pledged school construction support and personnel training for Laos, while both nations aim to achieve bilateral trade targets.
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