China and Laos are ready to further strengthen bilateral ties and deliver more tangible benefits to the peoples of the two countries, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Mao made the remarks in response to a media query about Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane's official visit to China from March 12 to 15.
"This will be Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh's first visit to China since he assumed the office and he is also the first foreign minister to visit China after China's 'two sessions.' This embodies the great importance both sides attach to China-Laos relations. During his visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with Foreign Minister Thongsavanh and exchange views on implementing the consensus reached between the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, and strengthening bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination," Mao said.
"China hopes that this visit will help deepen and solidify the building of China-Laos community with a shared future, deliver tangible benefits to the peoples of the two countries, and contribute to the world and regional peace, stability and development," she said.
China, Laos to strengthen bilateral ties: spokeswoman
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Iran has obtained extensive documents and evidence linking the recent unrest across the country to the U.S. and Israel, noting that Mossad agents attempted to direct such "terrorist acts."
Araghchi said at a press conference in Tehran that since Dec 28, 2025, Iran had seen peaceful demonstrations organized by industry associations and economic professional. In the following days, more participants joined, and the situation gradually escalated from peaceful rallies into violent clashes.
Beginning on Jan 8, terrorists and armed groups carrying weapons entered protest sites and opened fire on police and civilians, with the aim of steering demonstrations toward violence, bloodshed and chaos, he said.
"Israeli media reports are rife with claims that Israel has designed and conducted operations in Iran. Mr. [Mike] Pompeo, who was Trump's CIA director, said on his X that 'Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets. Also to every Mossad agent walking beside them.' This clearly shows that Mossad agents attempted to direct such terrorist acts," the minister said. Addressing military threats from the U.S. and Israel, Araghchi said Iran does not seek war but is fully prepared to face up to war. He added that Iran is ready for serious and pragmatic negotiations with the U.S., but the talks must be based on fairness, equality and mutual respect, rather than unilateral pressure or directives from Washington.
On the same day, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the U.S. and Israel at a regular press briefing in Tehran. He said the two countries have made "extensive interventionist remarks" regarding Iran's situation, saying such statements are intended to foment chaos, violence and instability.
The spokesman said Iran is closely monitoring the development of the situation and remains fully prepared, warning that Iran's armed forces will respond to any act of aggression by its enemies.
Mossad agents attempt to direct terrorist acts: Iranian FM
