China and Laos to push rail, economic projects

Premier Li says 2 sides should link strategies for development and boost cooperation

China is willing to make joint efforts with Laos to push forward major cooperative projects in areas including railways and economic development zones, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.

Li met with Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing, and the two leaders witnessed the signing of two cooperative documents between the two countries covering border trade and joint development of an economic cooperation zone.