PHNOM PENH, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen will pay an official visit to neighboring Laos from Dec. 5 to 6 to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation, said a foreign ministry's statement on Monday.

During the visit, the Cambodian prime minister will hold official talks with Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to explore the possibilities to further strengthen and expand the existing bilateral cooperation for tangible benefits of the peoples of the two countries, the statement said.

It added that the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and international issues of common concerns and mutual interests.