(KPL) Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone received General Adun Bunthamcharoen, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Thailand, and his delegation at the Prime Minister’s Office on September 9, 2026, during the Thai minister’s official visit to the Lao PDR to attend the 30th General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting between Laos and Thailand in Vientiane.

Prime Minister Sonexay welcomed the delegation and said the visit would contribute to strengthening the longstanding good-neighbourly relations between the two governments, peoples and armed forces.

He called on the two militaries to further strengthen friendly relations through regular exchanges of delegations at various levels and greater sharing of experience, particularly in logistics and military support services.

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of continued coordination to maintain peace and security along the common border and combat illegal immigration, transnational crime, cyber and telecommunications-related crimes, human trafficking, smuggling and drug trafficking.

He encouraged the GBC to continue its meetings and make effective use of existing cooperation mechanisms and channels at all levels. He also called for continued efforts to support the demarcation of remaining border areas to prevent unsettled areas from being exploited to cause security disturbances.

Prime Minister Sonexay also conveyed his greetings to the Prime Minister of Thailand.

In response, General Adun expressed appreciation for the warm welcome extended by the Lao side and reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to working closely with the Lao Ministry of National Defence to address outstanding issues, exchange experience and implement the Prime Minister’s guidance.

He said such cooperation would contribute to further strengthening friendship and cooperation between Laos and Thailand. He also conveyed his condolences over the passing of Xaysomphone Phomvihane, former President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR.

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