Laos, Thailand strengthen cooperation in foreign affairs


The cooperation projects that have been carried out between Laos and Thailand include infrastructure development for transportation integration, and cooperation in the fields of education, health, agriculture, trade, and tourism.- AFP

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): The Institute of Foreign Affairs of Laos (IFA) and the Devawong Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs of Thailand will partner to build the capacity of the two institutes, with a focus on diplomatic training and more effective reciprocal visits.

IFA Head Mr Mai Xayavongs and Thai Ambassador to Laos Damrong Kraikruan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the cooperation this week, witnessed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thongphanh Savanphet.

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