Shorouk Express 
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 9. A delegation
from Azerbaijan, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elnur
Mammadov, visited the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) on
December 8-9, 2025, to discuss ways to strengthen political,
economic, and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries,
Trend reports
via the Azerbaijani MFA.
During the visit, the first political consultations were
conducted between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
and Laos, co-chaired by Deputy Minister Elnur Mammadov and Deputy
Foreign Minister Maythong Thammavongsa of Laos.
The discussions centered on the current state of bilateral
relations and examined prospects for expanding cooperation in
various domains, including political, economic, humanitarian, and
other fields. Deputy Minister Mammadov briefed the Lao delegation
on regional developments, providing an update on the ongoing
demining efforts in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories as well as
the broader restoration and reconstruction initiatives.
The consultations also covered potential areas of collaboration
within international organizations, notably the Non-Aligned
Movement (NAM) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN), of which Laos is a member.
In addition, during his visit, Deputy Minister Mammadov held
meetings with Sounthone Xayachack, Vice President of the National
Assembly of Laos, and Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane.
He also granted interviews to prominent Lao media outlets,
discussing the current state of Azerbaijan-Laos relations and
outlining the prospects for future bilateral cooperation.
In connection with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations
between Azerbaijan and Laos, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Vietnam,
also accredited to Laos, hosted an official reception in the
capital Vientiane on December 9. Deputy Minister Mammadov, together
with Laos Foreign Minister Fomvihon as an honorary guest, greeted
attendees and delivered a speech highlighting bilateral
cooperation.
Members of the Azerbaijan-Laos Friendship Association, including
Laotians who previously studied in Baku, also attended the
event.
