Laos trip to be a milestone, ambassador says

President Xi Jinping's visit to Laos will be a historic and significant milestone for the relations between the two countries and two parties, Laos' top envoy to China said.

Vandy Bouthasavong, Lao ambassador to China, said she is delighted and positive about the traditional bilateral relations between the two countries, which have grown to a new level.

Xi is making his first overseas trip after the conclusion of the 19th National Congress of the CPC last month, and Laos will be the second leg of his trip.