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President of the Lao PDR Thongloun Sisoulith met with His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia in Phnom Penh on November 14, reaffirming the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
The royal audience took place during President Thongloun's visit to Cambodia to attend the 20th Francophonie Summit, at the invitation of His Majesty the King.
King Norodom Sihamoni warmly welcomed President Thongloun and expressed appreciation for his participation in the international summit. President Thongloun thanked the King for the invitation and hospitality, expressing his pleasure at returning to Cambodia following his state visit earlier this year.
Both leaders highlighted the longstanding ties between Laos and Cambodia, noting that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations, established on June 15, 1956, and the seventh anniversary of the establishment of their Comprehensive and Long-Lasting Strategic Partnership.
President Thongloun expressed gratitude, on behalf of the Lao Party, State and multi-ethnic people, to the Cambodian King, Royal Government and people for their longstanding support for Laos during its struggle for national liberation, as well as its efforts in national defence and development.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening traditional friendship, good neighbourly relations and comprehensive cooperation for the mutual benefit of their peoples.
President Thongloun also invited King Norodom Sihamoni to pay a royal visit to Laos at a mutually convenient time to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
KPL
