Vietnam, Laos Vow to Further Consolidate Relations
Vietnam and Laos have agreed to strengthen economic and infrastructure connectivity and promote practical cooperation projects to further consolidate their special bilateral relationship. The two nations aim to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2030, emphasizing defense and security cooperation as a key pillar.
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