Laos and Cuba always stand by each other and share viewpoints at world forums for social progress and people’s happiness, affirmed Chaleune Ziapauheu, President of the Laos-Cuba Friendship Association.

Ziapauheu, who is also Lao Minister of Justice, made the statement in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency reporter on March 16 ahead of the country’s hosting of the 5th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of Solidarity with Cuba from March 19-20.

Despite the geographic distance, the Lao Party, government and people always enjoy the wholehearted supports of their Cuban counterparts in many fields, ranging from healthcare to human resource training, Ziapauheu said.

Laos’s decision to host the event is a manifestation of the strong friendship and solidarity between the two nations, the President added./.