Wang also called for accelerating negotiations on the upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, which could inject new impetus into the building of a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful and amicable association between China and ASEAN.
Saleumxay Kommasith said Laos highly appreciates and firmly supports China’s Global Development Initiative, and is committed to building a solid, lasting and stable comprehensive strategic partnership between Laos and China.
China is an important strategic partner of ASEAN, and Laos will play an active role in promoting ASEAN-China cooperation – Saleumxay Kommasith added.