Hanoi:Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang engaged in discussions with his Lao counterpart General Khamliang Outhakaysone in Hanoi on October 13. The focus of their talks was on enhancing bilateral defense ties and advancing strategic connectivity between the two nations.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting was part of General Outhakaysone's official visit to Vietnam from October 12 to 15. This visit aligns with the 2026 cooperation plan between the defense ministries of Vietnam and Laos.