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The Lao and Chinese armed forces held their fifth bilateral border meeting on October 13, 2026, at Boten International Checkpoint in Luang Namtha Province, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening military cooperation, maintaining border stability and building a community with a shared future.
(KPL) The Lao delegation was led by Lieutenant General Saichay Kommasith, Deputy Minister of National Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army. The Chinese delegation was led by Lieutenant General Wang Xiangfeng, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.
Following the welcoming ceremony, the two delegations inspected and repainted Border Marker No. 29 at Boten International Checkpoint. They then visited Border Company 315, where they received a briefing on the unit’s operations, inspected military vehicles and equipment, visited its library and watched a video marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and China. They also observed a drone strike demonstration.
As part of the programme, the delegations jointly planted a Laos-China friendship tree and visited Xiwang Primary School, where they provided assistance and educational supplies to students and teachers.
The two sides subsequently met in Mengla County, Yunnan Province, China, to review the outcomes of their cooperation and discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral military ties.
The meeting is expected to contribute to closer relations, solidarity and cooperation between the two armed forces, while supporting peace, security and stability along the shared border. Such cooperation also aims to create favourable conditions for cross-border exchanges and travel, benefiting people in both countries.
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