Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith in the vibrant city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. 🌏🤝
Strengthening friendship ties, Wang Yi highlighted the growing partnership between China and Laos, emphasizing sincerity and mutual assistance as the foundation of their relationship. Trade between the two nations is on the rise 📈, and the China-Laos Railway 🚄 has not only boosted transportation capacity but also brought their people closer together.
\"China firmly supports Laos in finding its own path to development,\" Wang Yi expressed. He also applauded Laos for taking on the role of ASEAN's rotating chair, offering China's support to enhance its international influence.
Looking ahead, China is eager to deepen cooperation with Laos across various fields. By maximizing the benefits of the China-Laos Railway and tackling challenges together, both countries aim to accelerate development along the railway line, fueling growth and revitalization. 🚂✨
Saleumxay Kommasith acknowledged the positive impact of the Lao-Chinese cooperation on his country's socioeconomic development. He shared Laos's commitment to work closely with China to implement the consensus reached by their leaders, enhance high-level exchanges, and deepen cooperation in connectivity and mineral resources. Together, they plan to combat transnational crime and promote the building of a shared future for their communities, ultimately benefiting the peoples of both nations. 🇨🇳🇱🇦❤️
The duo also delved into discussions about Myanmar. Wang Yi reiterated that Myanmar is part of the ASEAN family and underlined China's support for ASEAN to engage in constructive dialogue with Myanmar. He emphasized exploring synergy between ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus and Myanmar's new five-point roadmap to help maintain stability.
China stands ready to support Myanmar in achieving political reconciliation, resuming its democratic transition, and safeguarding regional peace and stability. ✌️🌿
Saleumxay appreciated China's constructive role in promoting peace talks and political reconciliation in Myanmar. He expressed Laos's willingness to coordinate closely with China to assist Myanmar in achieving stability and development.
This meeting underscores the growing cooperation and solidarity among Asian nations, highlighting their collective efforts to promote peace, development, and prosperity in the region. 🌟🌏
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Wang Yi meets Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Chiang Mai
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