China, Laos to strengthen ties in Covid-19 fight, economy, regional affairs


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi . - AP

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Visiting Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here Wednesday (Oct 14) with Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith and the two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation in the post-epidemic era, economic ties and coordination in regional affairs.

Wang said China and Laos are friendly neighbours and also comrades and brothers working together to advance the socialist cause.

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