Ties between Laos and Vietnam to be strengthened

During the meeting, the leaders stressed the importance to co-operate in implementing the bilateral agreements between the two politburos and governments in 2015. The two sides will continue to take full advantages of the recently signed trade agreement and border agreement, aiming to promote two way trade up to 2 billion USD in 2015. In regards to military, public security and border issues, the prime minister suggested the two countries work in coping with terrorism, drug trafficking and security across borders. Both leaders also agreed upon global issues such as maritime security to maintain stability in the region.