Vientiane: State President and Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith received a senior delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by Mr. Li Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Secretariat, and Head of the CPC Central Committee’s Publicity Department. The meeting took place on 11 November 2025 at the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Office in Vientiane. The Chinese delegation visited Laos to attend the 13th Lao-Chinese Theoretical Seminar, held from 10 to 11 November in Champassak Province.

According to Lao News Agency, President Thongloun welcomed the delegation, noting that the visit contributed to strengthening the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two Parties and nations. He emphasized that the visit exemplified the ‘Four Good’ principles of Laos-China relations – good neighbours, good friends, good comrades, and good partners.

He also highlighted the cooperation between the Central Publicity and Training Board
s of the two Parties and encouraged both sides to continue enhancing collaboration and information exchange.

The President underscored the importance of the 13th Theoretical Seminar as a platform for sharing experiences in Party building, state governance, and national administration. He noted that the seminar’s theme was relevant as both Parties are preparing their new five-year socio-economic development plans aimed at advancing socialist development in each country.

Mr. Li Shulei expressed gratitude for the reception and extended congratulations to Laos on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. He also conveyed best wishes for the success of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, scheduled for early 2026.

Mr. Li commended the recent meeting between President Thongloun and President Xi Jinping in Beijing in September 2025, describing it as substantive and forward-looking. He noted that the outcomes of the meeting would guide fur
ther cooperation between the two Parties and countries.

He expressed confidence that, under the leadership of both Parties, China-Laos relations will continue to deepen, becoming more effective and comprehensive in the coming years.