At the meeting, the two sides affirmed that Vietnam and Laos will continue to improve their traditional relationship, unity, and comprehensive cooperation. They agreed to increase delegation exchanges and improve cooperative mechanisms in security-defense, new-generation trade agreements, and the Vietnam-Lao border trade agreement.
The two countries pledged to work closely at international forums and, together with other ASEAN countries, successfully build the ASEAN Economic Community later this year. Earlier, Vice president Doan also met with Lao Vice President Bounnhang Vorachith.
