Xi discusses bilateral ties with visiting Lao president

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Xi discusses bilateral ties with visiting Lao president

2026-06-05 21:05 Last Updated At：22:37

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke of the close bilateral ties between China and Laos during his meeting with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing on Friday.

Thongloun is paying a state visit to China from Tuesday to Saturday. Xi, also general secretary of Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed his appreciation for the Laotian leader making China the destination of his first state visit since his re-election as president of Laos.

"You choose China as your first foreign visit destination after your re-election, and bring with you such a large and important delegation. This reflects the great importance you attach to developing Laos-China relations. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos, as well as the 'China-Laos Friendship Year'. Since the beginning of this year, we have maintained close communication through exchanges of letters and special envoys," Xi said.

"I am confident that under the leadership of the new Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party headed by you, Laos will successfully accomplish the goals and tasks set forth at the 12th LPRP National Congress," he said.

Chinese premier meets visiting Lao president on relations

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with visiting Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing on Friday to discuss relations between their two countries, saying that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Laos.

Noting that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos, Li said China is also willing to deepen cooperation with Laos in the fields of trade and investment, railways, energy and minerals, the digital economy and people-to-people exchanges, accelerate the construction of the China-Laos Economic Corridor, enhance multilateral cooperation and coordination, promote the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future to a higher level, and continuously improve the well-being of the two peoples.

At the meeting, Thongloun Sisoulith, also general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, expressed appreciation for China's long-standing support and assistance to Laos. He said Laos will firmly adhere to the one-China principle, strengthen practical cooperation with China in various fields, and promote the building of a Laos-China community with a shared future to achieve more results.