Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Suren Baghdasaryan (with residence in Hanoi) paid a working visit to Vientiane, where he held meetings with representatives of the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to discuss prospects for further developing Armenia–Laos relations.
During meetings with Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maythong Thammavongsa and Director General of the Department of Europe and the Americas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ekkaphab Phanthavong, the sides emphasized the importance of organizing reciprocal high-level visits, holding political consultations between the two foreign ministries, and expanding the bilateral legal framework.
The discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation in education, high technologies, digitalization, and within multilateral frameworks. The Lao side expressed its readiness to explore opportunities for expanding educational exchanges.
During a meeting with the leadership of the Department of Foreign Trade of the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the sides discussed establishing direct contacts between the business communities of the two countries and organizing targeted online business-to-business (B2B) meetings. They also explored opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, the food industry, pharmaceuticals, agricultural technologies, information technology, renewable energy, and ecotourism. Particular emphasis was placed on exchanging market information, identifying potential business partners, and strengthening bilateral business ties.
Throughout the meetings, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to realizing the untapped potential of Armenia–Laos relations and advancing practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
