Lao Defense Minister Meets Top Vietnamese Leader, Deepening Bilateral Ties
Lao Defense Minister met with Vietnam's top leader in Hanoi, affirming political stability, economic development, and enhanced defense cooperation. The "special solidarity" between the two nations was reaffirmed, with praise for Laos' efforts to graduate from least developed country status by 2026.
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