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Laos described as gateway for Belarus to Southeast Asia

KAZAN, 23 October (BelTA) - Belarus is interested in expanding cooperation with Laos, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at his meeting with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia on 23 October, BelTA has learned.

“I need to tell you that we have a high regard for your country,” the Belarusian president addressed the Lao leader. "We would like to deepen our relations, to have a gateway to Southeast of Asia. Since Belarus could be of use to Laos we could expand our cooperation and work more actively. Everything is in place for this. All we need is our desire and a certain action plan for the future."

In turn, Thongloun Sisoulith thanked Aleksandr Lukashenko for the opportunity to hold the meeting. The Lao leader recalled his visit to Minsk in 2013 in the capacity of deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Laos. He also met with the Belarusian president during the Victory Day parade in Moscow in May of this year. 

“I am constantly following the news. I would like to congratulate you on your success in your service - Belarus has strengthened its role on the international stage,” the Lao leader said. He also thanked Belarus for cooperation in the military and industrial sector and assistance in personnel training for Laos.

According to Thongloun Sisoulith, the pace and level of cooperation, particularly in the economy, do not yet correspond to the potential of the two countries, given the high level of political interaction and the friendly relations between Belarus and Laos.

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