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Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane met with Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, in Vientiane on Thursday to discuss expanding trade, energy, and investment ties between the two regions.
(KPL) The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office as Minnikhanov concluded a two-day working visit to the Lao PDR.
Santiphab welcomed the Russian delegation and commended Tatarstan for hosting major international events in Kazan, including the 2024 BRICS Summit and the 35th Anniversary ASEAN-Russia Summit in June 2026. He also thanked Russian authorities for their continued support of Lao delegations visiting the country.
Minnikhanov expressed optimism about deepening economic and trade links, emphasizing that stronger bilateral coordination would reinforce the long-standing strategic partnership between Laos and the Russian Federation.
Both leaders agreed to explore expanded collaboration in key sectors, including energy, connectivity, trade and investment, tourism, education, and healthcare.
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