Laotian prime minister and Japanese foreign minister send condolences over the capsizing of the Vinh Xanh 58 boat, expressing confidence that the Vietnamese people will overcome this difficult time.
Deputy prime minister Nguyen Chi Dung encouraged domestic businesses to thoroughly research the Laotian market and policies, and propose concrete investment ideas and projects.
In meetings with the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers, Vietnam's deputy prime minister and foreign minister Bui Thanh Son urged both countries to avoid escalating tensions and resolve their differences peacefully.