The pledge was made during the 7th Meeting of the Joint Border Security and Order Committee, held on July 17, 2026, in Bueng Kan Province. The meeting was co-chaired by Khamfoen Panyanouvong, Governor of Bolikhamxay Province, and Suraphon Charoenphum, Governor of Bueng Kan Province, together with senior officials from both sides.
The two delegations reviewed the implementation of agreements reached during the committee's sixth meeting, held in Bolikhamxay Province in February 2023. They noted that bilateral cooperation has continued to deepen, with the border remaining peaceful and orderly. Cross-border trade, tourism, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people contacts have expanded steadily, while issues arising along the border have been addressed promptly through close coordination.
Participants also exchanged views on strengthening future cooperation, reaffirming their shared commitment to transforming the common border into an area of peace, stability, friendship, cooperation, and sustainable development.
To further advance bilateral cooperation, the two sides agreed to prioritize seven areas:
Maintaining peace, security, and public order along the border in line with existing Laos-Thailand bilateral agreements.
Facilitating safe and convenient cross-border travel.
Strengthening cooperation in combating illegal drugs.
Enhancing joint management of issues related to the Mekong River.
Expanding cooperation across various sectors.
Improving coordination on transnational issues.
Promoting other areas of mutual cooperation.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in both Lao and Thai, with both language versions carrying equal legal validity.