Top Chinese Leader Congratulates Lao Counterpart on National Day.

VIENTIANE: President Thongloun Sisolith received a message of congratulations from his Chinese counterpart, Mr. Xi Jinping, on the occasion of the 49th Anniversary of the Founding of the Lao PDR. According to Lao News Agency, the message conveyed warm congratulations and best wishes from China's Party, Government, and People to Laos. The message highlighted recent achievements made by the Lao People's Revolutionary Party during its 11th Party Congress, emphasizing the country's progress in reform and opening up. It noted Laos's successful tenure as ASEAN's rotating chair, which enhanced its regional and international influence. The message also credited Laos' advancements to the leadership of its Central Committee and the General Secretary. It praised Laos for adhering to its socialist framework and steadily building new capacities in party strengthening and national development. This October, a significant meeting in Kazan, Russia, saw both nations agree to deepen mutual political trust, promote practic al cooperation, and strengthen their strategic partnership. President Xi expressed his commitment to the development of Lao-Chinese relations, noting progress in strategic cooperation, particularly through comprehensive partnerships that aim to benefit both countries mutually. The message concluded with a desire for continued progress and prosperity for Laos and its people. It expressed hopes for the Laos-China community with a shared future to achieve new milestones, contributing to regional and global peace, stability, and sustainable development.