Lao leaders host Vietnamese president, agree to deepen ties

President Vo Van Thuong (right) receives Dr Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune.

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): President of the National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on Monday (April 10) hosted visiting Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and agreed during their talks to deepen the special ties between the two countries.

The Vietnamese leader came to Laos on April 10-11 for an official visit at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith.