China, Laos bolster anti-terrorism, drug control cooperation
The Chinese Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun met with his Lao counterpart Somkeo Silavong in Beijing on November 17 to strengthen collaboration on counter terrorism and drug control.
Chinese Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun (R) meets with his Lao counterpart Somkeo Silavong in Beijing on November 17. (Photo: Xinghua)Beijing (VNA) – The Chinese Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun met with his Lao counterpart Somkeo Silavong in Beijing on November 17 to strengthen collaboration on counter terrorism and drug control.
Guo stressed that China and Laos should deepen law enforcement cooperation, particularly along the Mekong River region, fight terrorism and transnational drug crimes.
He also urged the two countries to protect each other’s personnel, agencies and major projects and link China’s “Belt and Road” initiative with the Lao development strategy.
Somkeo affirmed that Laos is willing to expand security and law enforcement cooperation with China.-VNA
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