国内英语资讯:China, Laos eye more cooperation in anti-terrorism and drug control

BEIJING, Nov. 17 -- China's Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun met with his Lao counterpart Somkeo Silavong on Thursday, calling for more cooperation in counterterrorism and drug control.

"Both sides should deepen law enforcement cooperation on bilateral level and along the Mekong River, prevent and fight terrorism and drug-related transnational crime," Guo said.

Guo called on both sides to protect each other's personnel, institutions and major projects and link the Belt and Road Initiative with Laos' development strategy.

Somkeo said Laos is willing to expand law enforcement and security cooperation with China.