President Xi Jinping on Monday hailed Laos as China's good neighbor, good friend, good comrade, and good partner, saying the two countries are a community with a shared future.

In talks with Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing, Xi said the two countries should stand closely together, like passengers in the same boat, and jointly safeguard the common interests of both sides and of all developing countries.

The Laos prime minister is paying an official visit to China, from Sunday to Thursday.