Vientiane (VNA), Sept. 3 -- A conference to promote cooperation between six Vietnamese localities and four southern provinces of Laos has been held in Pakse, the Lao province of Champasak.

The event, organised by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Pakse, aimed to mark the Vietnam- Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022 and promote bilateral cooperation in trade and investment .

The conference brought together leaders from six Vietnamese localities, namely southern Binh Duong province, the central provinces of Quang Binh, Quang Nam and Quang Tri, and the Central Highlands provinces of Kon Tum and Lam Dong, and four southern provinces of Laos: Champassak, Sekong, Attapeu and Salavan, as well as several business representatives from bot...