(KPL) Lao President and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith, met Comrade Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Vientiane on 1 December 2025.

Wang is leading a high-level Chinese Party-State delegation on an official goodwill visit to Laos from 1–3 December and is attending events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao PDR.

President Thongloun welcomed the delegation and said the visit underscores the strength of the Laos–China relationship. He noted that China’s participation in the anniversary celebrations reflects continued support for Laos and reinforces the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. He also highlighted progress in cooperation between the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) and the CPPCC, and described the Laos–China Railway as a project of long-term strategic significance.

The President expressed appreciation for China’s ongoing support to Laos, both historically and in current development efforts. He reiterated Laos’ consistent adherence to the One-China principle and welcomed the congratulatory message sent by Chinese President Xi Jinping on the national anniversary.

Wang thanked President Thongloun for the warm reception and conveyed Xi’s message of congratulations. He commended Laos for its achievements in national development under the leadership of the LPRP and conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming 12th Party Congress in early 2026.

Wang also briefed the Lao leader on his meetings with the Prime Minister and the President of the LFNC, expressing confidence that the guidance of the two Parties’ top leaders will continue to steer bilateral cooperation toward deeper and more effective progress.

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