Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith

On August 4, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Saleumxay Kommasith on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial events in Phnom Penh.

The officials discussed the status and prospects of the Russia-Laos strategic partnership in the Asia-Pacific Region, stressing the importance of enhancing cooperation in trade, the economy and investment, as well as scientific, technical and humanitarian ties.

The exchange of opinions on international issues confirmed the proximity of the two countries' approaches to key issues on the regional and global agenda, their focus on deepening cooperation at multilateral forums, as well as the steady advancement of the Russia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership.