Lao, Philippines’ top diplomats agree to cement ties, broaden cooperation


Saleumxay Kommasith (right) welcomes Enrique Manalo. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith and his Philippines’ counterpart Enrique Manalo have agreed to work together to enhance ties and broaden cooperation between the two South-East Asian countries.

Manalo and his delegation arrived in Vientiane on Thursday (Aug 3) for an official visit to Laos in response to an invitation from Saleumxay, the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement.

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