Kyrgyzstan and Laos Presidents Meet for the First Time in History
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- Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith on Aug. 31 during events in Kyrgyzstan.
- Japarov called the talks historic because they marked the first meeting between the two countries’ presidents since diplomatic relations began.
- The sides agreed to maintain regular contacts and build a foundation for closer bilateral and regional cooperation.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith held the first meeting between the presidents of their countries since Kyrgyzstan and Laos established diplomatic relations.
The talks took place on Aug. 31 while Sisoulith was in Kyrgyzstan for the “SCO Plus” meeting and the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games. Japarov emphasized the historic nature of the encounter, according to the presidential press service.
Japarov said relations with Southeast Asian countries represented an important direction of Kyrgyzstan’s foreign policy. He expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Laos both bilaterally and through international and regional organizations.
The two sides agreed to maintain regular contacts at different levels and jointly establish a basis for further Kyrgyz-Lao relations.
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