Azerbaijani leader highlights opportunities to support Laos in education sector

On October 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev greeted Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in Russia’s Kazan city.  

The president of Laos commended the strong relations between his country and Azerbaijan, highlighting favourable prospects for cooperation in various sectors, including the economy, trade, investment, tourism, and agriculture, Caliber.Az reports via local media.  

Thongloun Sisoulith fondly recalled his visit to Baku in 1981 and acknowledged the significant progress Azerbaijan has made since then.

He expressed gratitude for the education of numerous Lao specialists in Azerbaijan during the Soviet era, noting that these individuals continue to contribute to the development of Laos by serving as ministers, deputy ministers, and in other leadership positions today.  

Thongloun Sisoulith invited the Azerbaijani president to visit Laos.   Expressing gratitude for the kind words, President Aliyev thanked him for the invitation.  

The head of state emphasised the need to establish a relevant working group to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, and energy, as well as to organise mutual visits of government delegations consisting of experts.  

President Aliyev also touched upon the opportunities for Azerbaijan’s continued support for Laos in the education sector.  

During the meeting, they highlighted that next year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Laos, and discussed their cooperation within international organisations.

By Naila Huseynova