China and Laos have agreed to further their bilateral cooperation.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the two countries should connect their development strategies, and enhance their production capacity. He says China will help Laos with its industrialization process, and ensure that the China-Laos railway is constructed ahead of time. Wang also hailed Laos' role in boosting cooperation between China and ASEAN.

Laotian Foreign Minister Thongloun Sisoulith says his country appreciates China's help, and that it is willing to expand cooperation with China to benefit the people in the region.