🚀 In the scenic city of Anning, Yunnan Province, high-stakes diplomacy met youthful energy on Thursday as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sat down with Lao PDR Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane.
🤝 Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, kicked things off by highlighting Laos market opportunities. He underlined plans to boost strategic communication, deepen win-win cooperation, and inject fresh vitality into this time-tested friendship.
💹 Key points on the table:
- Sharing China's market benefits
- Encouraging more Chinese enterprises to invest in Laos
- Safeguarding industrial and supply chains
- Resisting economic coercion and bullying
🌏 Looking ahead, China welcomes Laos joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization family, set to strengthen the SCO's regional impact.
✨ On his side, Thongsavanh praised the deep bond between the Lao Party and government with China. Speaking at the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers Meeting, he called for pushing the Laos-China community with a shared future to even greater heights, aiming for solid, tangible progress.
We are grateful for China's support in making Laos a dialogue partner of the SCO, Thongsavanh said. Let us keep the momentum, safeguard international fairness, and craft a brighter future together!
🔍 From market moves to fresh alliances, this meet-up is more than a handshake – it is a promise of new projects, opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and doors opening for travelers and culture seekers. Stay tuned for the next chapter of this dynamic Asia partnership! 🌟
Reference(s):
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