CNI News
July 3, 2026
Lao President Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith stated that his country will always stand and act as a good friend to Myanmar.
He made these remarks during a meeting and discussion with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing, who arrived in Laos on July 3, 2026.
The Lao President said, "I believe that the Myanmar government led by the President will soon achieve normal engagement with ASEAN. Since ASEAN member states must conduct state-to-state relations and friendships in accordance with the ASEAN Charter, I believe the Myanmar government will be able to engage normally with ASEAN. Our country will always support and encourage Myanmar from whatever side we can, and we will always stand and act as a good friend to Myanmar."
Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith further stated that Laos wishes to establish a strategic partnership with Myanmar and intends to further increase bilateral cooperation in the future compared to the present. He added that he fully supports the President's efforts toward national development and his desire to enhance bilateral cooperation.
The Myanmar President said, "I remember discussing with Your Excellency when I attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus Summit held in Tianjin, China last year, and I am delighted to meet you again now. I also thank Laos for sending a special envoy and delivering a congratulatory message from Your Excellency to the ceremony where I took the oath of office and assumed my duties as President. The recent visit to Myanmar by Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane also demonstrates the importance given to our government and reflects Laos' support and stance, which we highly value."
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing stated that this visit aims to further solidify the existing traditional friendship between the two countries and elevate comprehensive strategic cooperation.
At the invitation of Lao President Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Laos from July 3 to July 5, 2026.
