Vietnam, Laos deepen defence ties through high-level talks

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Khamliang Outhakaysone in Hanoi on October 13, marking the latest effort to strengthen bilateral defence relations.

The discussions centred on concrete measures to deepen military cooperation and advance strategic connectivity between Vietnam and Laos, two neighbouring countries with longstanding ties. Officials explored avenues for enhanced coordination across defence sectors and joint initiatives to address shared security challenges.

The high-level engagement reflects ongoing efforts by both nations to bolster their defence partnerships amid evolving regional dynamics. Such dialogues have become regular platforms for the two countries to align on defence matters and explore new areas of collaboration.

Beyond defence cooperation, Vietnam and Laos continue to strengthen ties across multiple sectors, including combating transnational crime and advancing infrastructure development. Regional observers note that deepened Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia cooperation has created additional development resources and opportunities for the three nations.