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MINSK, 14 February (BelTA) – Belarus and Laos have plans to set up a joint laboratory for quality analysis of natural resources. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Vietnam and concurrently to Laos Vladimir Goshin met with Lao Minister of Science and Technology Boviengkham Vongdara to discuss the plans, BelTA learned from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.

“The parties discussed plans to establish a join laboratory for quality analysis of natural resources in Laos,” the ministry said.

The Belarusian diplomat also held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith. The parties emphasized the high level of political cooperation between the countries and considered the prospects for boosting the bilateral trade.

Vladimir Goshin presented his credentials to Lao President Bounnhang Vorachith on 14 February. “The parties discussed a wide range of matters of bilateral cooperation, stressed the need to intensify the trade and economic ties and expand the legal framework of the cooperation,” the ministry added.