Hanoi (VNA), Oct. 1 -- On the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam by Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith from October 1-3, the two countries have issued a joint statement on enhancing the relations of great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in the new situation.

The joint statement said during the visit, PM Thongloun Sisoulith has held talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc, paid a courtesy visit to Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong, and met with National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. The two PMs witnessed the signing of eight cooperative documents.

According to the joint statement, leaders of the two countries exchanged informat...