Vientiane, June 11 -- Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a particular focus on expanding economic, trade, and investment cooperation. The two leaders held talks on June 10 while the Lao leader was attending the 31st Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia in Japan. Both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in potential areas, including modern agriculture and processing industries, clean and alternative energy, mining, tourism, technology, and other emerging sectors. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common conc...