Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith in Beijing on Monday. 

Saleumxay thanked China for providing support to Laos' social and economic development. He emphasized Laos firmly supports and actively participates in major initiatives and concepts proposed by China, and is willing to continue to promote the China-Laos community with a shared future in a profound and practical way.