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The General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Thongloun Sisoulith, has received a courtesy call from Liu Haixing, a member of the Central Committee and Head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China.
(KPL) The General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Thongloun Sisoulith, has received a courtesy call from Liu Haixing, a member of the Central Committee and Head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China.
The meeting took place on January 13, 2026. Liu Haixing visited Laos as the Special Representative of Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, to convey congratulations on the successful convening of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.
During the meeting, General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith expressed high appreciation and sincere thanks to the CPC Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping for appointing a special representative. He noted that the visit reflects the importance China attaches to the long-standing friendship and the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Laos and China, based on the spirit of “good neighbors, good friends, good comrades, and good partners,” and the building of a Lao–China community with a shared future.
The Lao Party leader briefed the Chinese delegation on the key outcomes of the 12th National Congress and expressed gratitude for China’s continued support, particularly during the preparations for the Congress. Both sides agreed to further strengthen political trust and strategic guidance, contributing to the advancement of socialism and regional peace and stability.
General Secretary Thongloun also welcomed the signing of the Cooperation Plan between the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the Communist Party of China for the period 2026–2030, describing it as an important step in elevating bilateral party relations to higher standards, higher quality, and a higher level.
On the occasion, Liu Haixing handed over a congratulatory message from General Secretary Xi Jinping, congratulating the success of the 12th National Congress and the re-election of Thongloun Sisoulith as General Secretary. The message highlighted the strong trust placed in him by the Party Central Committee and Congress delegates.
Liu Haixing reaffirmed China’s commitment to closely coordinating with Lao counterparts to effectively implement agreements reached by the top leaders of both parties and states, and to further deepen and strengthen the enduring friendship between Laos and China.
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