News - الصين ولاوس تتعهدان بتعزيز العلاقات والاستقرار الإقليمي

On November 3, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sat down with his Lao counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, in an important meeting in Beijing coinciding with the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. This meeting marks a historic moment as both nations celebrate the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship and focus on cementing their future cooperation. Minister Wang Yi expressed China's commitment to fostering closer ties with Laos, highlighting the shared socialist ideals, development paths, and long-standing friendship between the two nations. This year has been declared the 'Year of China-Laos Friendship', underscoring the mutual intention to build a comprehensive community with a shared future. The recent summit between China’s President Xi Jinping and Laos’ President Thongloun Sisoulith set a promising path for enhancing bilateral relations in various domains. Wang Yi discussed the successful conclusion of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which established strategic plans for continued rigorous governance and development through the application of Xi Jinping Thought. These advancements are seen as opportunities for bolstering China-Laos cooperation. Priorities include further development of the China-Laos Railway, economic corridor cooperation, and trade initiatives, among others, designed to enhance both countries' socio-economic landscapes. Deputy Prime Minister Phomvihane expressed sincere congratulations on the CPC's achievements and conveyed Laos' eagerness to draw from China's experience in party governance to develop the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. The shared goals include transforming the Laos-China Railway into a symbol of successful bilateral cooperation, promoting connectivity, and aligning on international fronts to secure ASEAN's unity and the broader region's peace and security. As both countries look ahead, they envision a solidified partnership that upholds principles of peace, cooperation, and development, benefiting both their peoples and contributing positively to regional and global stability.