Vientiane: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Anouparb Vongnorkeo received Xu Wenguang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Vice Governor of Zhejiang Province, during his official visit to Laos on August 28, 2026.According to Lao News Agency, Anouparb welcomed the delegation and emphasized the significance of implementing the outcomes of the June 2026 state visit to China by Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith. He underscored the longstanding friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Laos and China, expressing gratitude for China's ongoing support and assistance to Laos.During the meeting, both parties acknowledged the increasing cooperation in trade, investment, and other sectors. They agreed to establish a coordination mechanism to facilitate exchanges and cooperation between Laos and Zhejiang. Priority areas identified for collaboration include environmental protection, agriculture, human resourc e development, technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance.Xu Wenguang provided the Lao side with insights into the outcomes of the Laos-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Cooperation Seminar and discussed Zhejiang's socio-economic development, highlighting opportunities for expanded bilateral cooperation.