Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries

4Moon23The celebration of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos, organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of Yunnan Province, the Yunnan People's Association for Foreign Friendship, and the Lao Consulate General in Kunming.65The celebration and the activities of the "China-Laos Year of Friendship" were held in Kunming. Ren Junhao, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Yunnan Province, and Anouphap Ounno乔, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos, attended the event and delivered speeches. The Lao National Chamber of Commerce, officials from the总 consulates of various cities and provinces in Yunnan, relevant departments of the Yunnan Provincial Government, foreign affairs offices of cities and prefectures in Yunnan, relevant universities under the jurisdiction of the province, enterprises, media, and representatives of Lao enterprises, experts, teachers, and students studying abroad in Yunnan were also present.130People participate in the event.

China and Laos are socialist friendly neighbors with a common aspiration, and our friendship is time-honored and evergreen, bound by a common destiny.Comrade plus brother.1961Year4Moon25On this day, the two countries, China and Laos, officially established diplomatic relations.65Over the years, the two sides have always adhered to mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, and assistance in times of need, writing a moving chapter of friendly coexistence and joint development between the two countries with practical actions. As the only province in China bordering Laos, Yunnan Province is closely connected with Laos in terms of people-to-people exchanges, cultural exchanges, and business cooperation, and is the main province for China-Laos friendly cooperation. In recent years, the friendly relationship between Yunnan and Laos has become increasingly close, and fruitful results have been achieved in the fields of connectivity, trade and investment, people-to-people exchanges, and improvement of people's livelihood.

At the reception, Deputy Director Ren Junhao stated that this year marks the The first year of the "15th Five-Year Plan" and the start of Laos' "15th Plan" have provided new major opportunities for local cooperation between Yunnan and Laos. Yunnan will continue to adhere to Xi Jinping's diplomatic thought as a guide, resolutely implement the important consensus of the highest leaders of the two parties and two countries, take advantage of the "China-Laos友好Year" to work with Laos to promote local exchanges and cooperation to a new level, and better benefit the people of both countries.

Anupana·Vice Minister翁诺乔 stated that65Over the years, China-Laos relations have withstood the test of the changing international situation, with ever closer and down-to-earth cooperation in various fields, growing people-to-people exchanges, and expanding local relations, bringing real benefits to the two peoples. Looking ahead, we will strive to fully release the potential for cooperation, achieve more visible and tangible results, and push for deeper and more solid people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.

At the symposium, representatives from both sides focused on enhancing connectivity and promoting in-depth exchanges and cooperation in cross-border agriculture, logistics, energy, e-commerce, finance, and other fields. Both sides expressed their determination to continue working together to continuously release the potential of the China-Laos Railway, standing at a new historical starting point.The "Golden Waterway" effect, jointly deepening practical cooperation in various fields between Yunnan and Laos, and contributing to the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Laos to reach a new level and achieve new achievements.

Students from Yunnan Arts University and Yunnan Open University, along with Lao students studying in Kunming, presented a splendid cultural performance, showcasing the charm of the integration of Chinese and Lao cultures in artistic form, with a friendly and warm atmosphere on the spot.