VIENTIANE, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, accompanied by his spouse and official delegation, arrived at Wattay International Airport in Lao capital Vientiane on Thursday for an official visit to Laos.

The visit is expected to focus on deepening cooperation in areas that support sustainable growth and mutual development, the local news website Lao Phattana News reported.

During the visit, Anutin met with Thongloun to discuss and reaffirm both countries' commitment to deepening bilateral relations across multiple sectors, the report said.