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President Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed Her Ladyship Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Malaysia, on June 4, 2025, in Vientiane, during her official visit to the Lao PDR from June 3–6, 2025.
(KPL) President Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed Her Ladyship Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Malaysia, on June 4, 2025, in Vientiane, during her official visit to the Lao PDR from June 3–6, 2025.
During their meeting in Vientiane, President Thongloun expressed his appreciation for the Chief Justice’s leadership in visiting Laos, underscoring the visit’s significance in deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the judicial sector. He noted that this exchange contributes meaningfully to strengthening ties between the two nations and fosters long-term support, mutual assistance, and the sharing of judicial experiences.
The President also voiced strong support for ongoing collaboration between the judicial bodies of Laos and Malaysia and emphasized the Lao PDR’s commitment to nurturing its longstanding relations with Malaysia an important ASEAN partner with a shared history of cooperation. He highlighted 2026 as a milestone year, marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Chief Justice Tengku Maimun thanked President Thongloun for the warm welcome and outlined the objectives of her visit. She said the trip aims to enhance judicial cooperation among ASEAN countries and to support Laos in its preparations to establish the Lao PDR Lawyers Association, which is a step toward seeking membership in the ASEAN Law Association.
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