VIENTIANE, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana paid a state visit to Laos from Monday to Wednesday.

The state visit is being made at the invitation of Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith. It aims to further strengthen the long-standing friendship, good-neighborly relations, and strategic partnership for sustainable growth and development between Laos and Thailand, Lao Economic Daily reported on Tuesday.

An official welcoming ceremony was held on Tuesday morning. Following the ceremony, the two sides held an official bilateral meeting.