Lao president meets Chinese defense minister

VIENTIANE, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president on Friday met with visiting Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun.

Noting that the Laos-China friendship is unbreakable, Thongloun urged further strategic communication and practical cooperation between the two militaries.

Dong said China is willing to work with Laos to deepen the pragmatic cooperation between the two militaries and push forward the in-depth development of military relations.

Dong also held talks with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Chansamone Chanyalath.