Vietnam, Laos Affirm Stronger Ties, Agree on Economic and Infrastructure Cooperation
Vietnam and Laos have agreed to materialize high-level commitments and strengthen economic and infrastructure connectivity. The two nations are also exploring cooperation in science, technology, and digital transformation, deepening collaboration for regional peace and prosperity.
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