Xi Jinping names Laos a key priority in China’s neighborhood diplomacy

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 25

Xi Jinping sent congratulatory messages to Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith as China and Laos mark 65 years of diplomatic relations.
China Central Television reports that Xi emphasized the strategic and long-term importance of bilateral ties, highlighting shared socialist values and development paths.
The anniversary underscores the close cooperation between the two countries and signals Beijing’s ongoing commitment to strengthening regional partnerships with neighboring socialist states.

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