CNI News
3 September 2025
The President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, expressed his country’s support for Myanmar’s upcoming election and confirmed that Laos will send an election observation mission. He made the remarks during a meeting with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission.
The two leaders met on September 1, 2025, at the Renaissance Tianjin Lake Hotel in Tianjin, China. During the talks, they discussed issues of border stability and peace between the two countries, enhanced government-to-government friendship and cooperation, as well as opportunities to further boost cooperation in tourism and trade, according to the announcement from Naypyitaw.
They also discussed cooperation between the two armed forces, Laos’ support for the successful holding of Myanmar’s upcoming election, and plans to send an election observation team. The talks additionally covered the promotion of cooperation in a wide range of other sectors.
Myanmar is scheduled to hold its general election on December 28, 2025, in Phase 1, covering 102 townships.
Meanwhile, revolutionary groups have declared their intent to disrupt and sabotage the election, warning that they will take action against those cooperating in holding elections.
On July 29, 2025, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing signed into law the Election Security and Protection Act, which stipulates that anyone who obstructs, sabotages, or causes damage to the election—or commits acts leading to loss of life—can face a minimum of 10 years in prison, up to life imprisonment, or the death penalty.
