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AMM-56: Vietnam, Laos coordinate closely at multilateral forums

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had a meeting with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 11 on the sideslines of the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-56) and related meetings.
AMM-56: Vietnam, Laos coordinate closely at multilateral forums ảnh 1Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) meets Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith. (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had ameeting with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasithin Jakarta, Indonesia on July 11 on the sideslines of the 56th ASEANForeign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-56) and related meetings.

The two sides expressed their delight at the finedevelopment of the two countries’ relations, reflected through regularhigh-level meetings and contacts, and the joint implementation of keycooperation projects.

They agreed to maintain close coordination and thoroughpreparations for upcoming activities, and work together towards the effectiveimplementation of cooperation fields, particularly economic diplomacy, amidstfluctuations of the regional and world economic situations.

The two ministers appreciated cooperation results betweentheir ministries; and showed their satisfaction with the outcomes of the eighthdeputy ministerial-level political consultation held in Laos in June.

AMM-56: Vietnam, Laos coordinate closely at multilateral forums ảnh 2An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA)
On this occasion, Son invited the Lao Deputy Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister to visit Vietnam and co-chair the 10th ministerialpolitical consultation, expected to take place at the end of this year.

The two sides also agreed to closely coordinate with andsupport each other at multilateral forums, especially within ASEAN and theMekong sub-regional cooperation mechanisms; regularly exchange views oninternational and regional issues of mutual concern.

Appreciating Laos' proactive preparation for the ASEANChairmanship Year 2024, Son emphasised that Vietnam is willing to support Laosin the preparation work and in successfully undertaking this important task./.
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