Prime Minister Chung: "Korea and Laos Maintain Close Communication Across Various Fields"

25th Anniversary of Korea-Laos Diplomatic Relations Restoration, Exchange of Congratulatory Messages Between the Two Prime Ministers

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun and Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith of Laos exchanged congratulatory messages through diplomatic channels to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Korea and Laos.

According to the Prime Minister's Office on the 23rd, Prime Minister Chung stated in his congratulatory message that since the restoration of diplomatic relations in 1995, the two countries have developed close cooperative relations in various fields such as economy, society, and culture, and that they will continue to communicate closely in various areas of cooperation, including responding to COVID-19, based on the trust and friendship built between the two countries.

Furthermore, Prime Minister Chung expressed his hope to meet Prime Minister Thongloun in person at an early date to have in-depth discussions on the development of bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Thongloun also conveyed his congratulations to Prime Minister Chung, the Korean government, and the Korean people on the 25th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Korea and Laos, mentioning that he is very pleased with the continuous expansion of cooperation in various areas such as trade, investment, and human exchange over the past 25 years.

He especially highly appreciated the support provided by Korea in response to natural disasters and COVID-19, which has greatly contributed to Laos' development across social and economic sectors.

Prime Minister Thongloun added that he is confident that the two countries will continue to strengthen their friendly and cooperative relations for mutual benefit, as well as for the common prosperity and peace of the world.

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