Yangon – Myanmar and Laos Friday signed two memorandums of understanding in Nay Pyi Taw respectively on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic passport and avoidance of double taxation, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported in a night broadcast.

The signing came shortly after Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongloun Sisoulith met with Myanmar Prime Minister General Thein Sein.

On the same day, Vice-Chairman of the Myanmar State Peace and Development Council Vice Senior-General Maung Aye also met with Sisoulith.

The Lao deputy prime minister and foreign minister began his formal official goodwill visit to the new capital of Myanmar Thursday after he attended the 9th meeting of Myanmar-Lao Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation in Taunggyi, the capital of Myanmar’s Shan state, on Wednesday.

That meeting was represented by Sisoulith from the Lao side, while Foreign Minister U Nyan Win from the Myanmar side.

The two sides discussed matters relating to further strengthening and cooperation between the two countries as well as enhancing in mutual cooperation in regional and international forums.

Sisoulith arrived Yangon on Tuesday for the meeting and then the visit to Nay Pyi Taw.