Lao FM to visit China from March 12 to 15

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, will pay an official visit to China from March 12 to 15 at the invitation of Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

At a regular press briefing, Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said this is Phomvihane's first visit to China since taking office, and he is also the first foreign minister to visit China after the country's "Two Sessions," showcasing that both sides attach great importance to China-Laos relations.

During the visit, the two Foreign Ministers will exchange views on implementing the consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries and strengthening bilateral and multilateral strategic cooperation, she said.