The visiting prime minister of Laos pledged on Friday to further develop bilateral ties with Japan amid increasing interest from Japanese companies.
The two nations established diplomatic relations 60 years ago.
"Friendly and cooperative bilateral relations have continued to develop and bear fruit in various fields," Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong told reporters Friday, speaking through an interpreter.
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