China shows support for new era of Laos relations

President Xi will pay a state visit to country next week

VIENTIANE, Laos - President Xi Jinping's first overseas trip after his re-election, which includes Laos, reflects the fact that China attaches great importance to relations with the country, the Chinese ambassador to Laos has said.

Ambassador Wang Wentian made the comment in Vientiane ahead of the planned state visit to Laos by Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.