Việt Nam and Laos deepen judicial cooperation

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Việt Nam and Laos deepen judicial cooperation

17/06/2026

01:10

Việt Nam and Laos have agreed to deepen judicial cooperation following talks in Hà Nội on June 16 between Justice Ministers Hoàng Thanh Tùng and Khamphan Phommathat. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 7th conference of justice authorities of Việt Nam-Laos border provinces, reaffirmed both nations' commitment to implementing high-level agreements and strengthening their longstanding friendship and comprehensive partnership.

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