Lao President Bounnhang Vorachit and Cuban President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez have agreed to promote the two countries’ traditional friendship.
Vientiane (VNA) – LaoPresident Bounnhang Vorachit and Cuban President of the Council of State andCouncil of Ministers Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez have agreed to promotethe two countries’ traditional friendship.
The Lao news portal Vientiane Timesreported that the two leaders reached the agreement at their bilateral talks inVientiane on November 11.
At the talks, they briefed each other onthe situations in their respective countries, reviewed bilateral collaborationin the past years, and discussed future cooperation plans.
The Lao side reaffirmed its Party’s andGovernment’s consistent policy of deepening its ties with Cuba.
Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez,meanwhile, stressed Cuba’s intention to further assistance for Laos in humanresources development, sports, and health.
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On the same day, the Cuban leader met withPrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and National Assembly Chairwoman PanyYathotou.-VNA
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(Source: vientianetimes.org.la) 
