Laos and Vietnam Agree to Bolster Ties, Sign 11 Cooperation Agreements
Laotian and Vietnamese Prime Ministers met in Vientiane, signing 11 cooperation agreements covering infrastructure, digital systems, education, and investment. They affirmed deeper bilateral ties and agreed to advance strategic projects.
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