Vietnamese and Lao Leaders Meet in Cambodia to Discuss Deeper Cooperation

On the morning of November 15, 2026, during the 20th Francophonie Summit, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Tô Lâm met with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President Thongloun Sisoulith in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The two sides agreed to continue prioritizing the consolidation and development of Vietnam–Laos relations, strengthen high-level exchanges, and advance existing joint statements, agreements and cooperation plans between the two parties and countries.

Tô Lâm meets Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.（VietVance）

Tô Lâm congratulated Laos on its achievements in national construction and development and said Vietnam supports Laos's development. Thongloun Sisoulith said Laos attaches great importance to its relations with Vietnam and hopes to further deepen friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. The two sides also acknowledged the progress made in bilateral cooperation in recent years.

The two leaders agreed to improve cooperation methods, increase information exchanges and share experience in governance, promote trade, investment and economic ties, and focus on key strategic projects in transport infrastructure and energy, including railway, expressway, oil pipeline and fuel storage projects. They also said they would continue to prioritize education and training, the development of leaders and managers, and the cultivation of highly skilled personnel.

The two sides agreed to increase exchanges between their peoples, particularly young people, and coordinate events for the 2027 Vietnam–Laos Year of Friendship and Solidarity. The year will also mark 65 years of diplomatic relations and 50 years since the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation. Tô Lâm also congratulated Laos ahead of the 51st anniversary of its National Day on December 2, 2026.

Source: VietVance