Vietnam, Laos Eye Breakthroughs in Economic, Transport, Logistics Connectivity
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit to Laos aims to translate "strategic cohesion" into concrete cooperation, bolstering economic, infrastructure, energy, trade, and investment links. This initiative builds upon the long-standing close relationship between the two nations.
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