The upcoming official visit to Laos by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will create momentum for Vietnam and its neighbour to strengthen their relations, a diplomat has said.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is due to pay an official visit to Laos and co-chair the 45th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-governmental Committee from January 11-12.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 30 sent a letter of congratulations to Sonexay Siphandone who was approved by the Lao National Assembly as Prime Minister.on the same day.

VOV.VN - There remains plenty of room for further trade and investment co-operation between Vietnam and Laos, with Laos anticipated to become a potential investment destination in the fields of agriculture, tourism, and logistics for Vietnamese firms moving forward.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has suggested Vietnam and Laos boost cooperation in institution-policy, infrastructure and human resources in the time ahead.