Vietnam, Laos Vow to Bolster Defence Cooperation
Vietnamese President To Lam met with his Lao counterpart, emphasizing the crucial role of defence and security cooperation in bilateral ties. Both sides agreed to strengthen strategic political trust, deepen defence dialogues, and effectively implement existing cooperation mechanisms.
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