Vientiane:Laos and Tatarstan have pledged to strengthen their cooperation in trade and energy. The commitment was made during a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office, marking the conclusion of a two-day working visit to Laos by Tatarstan's delegation.
According to Lao News Agency, Santiphab, the host of the meeting, welcomed the Russian delegation and praised Tatarstan for organizing significant international events in Kazan, such as the 2024 BRICS Summit and the ASEAN-Russia Summit scheduled for June 2026. He also expressed gratitude to Russian authorities for their ongoing support of Lao delegations visiting Russia.
Minnikhanov, representing Tatarstan, highlighted the potential for deepening economic and trade relations. He underscored that enhanced bilateral coordination would bolster the strategic partnership between Laos and the Russian Federation, which has been long-standing.
Both parties agreed to explore further collaboration in several key areas. These include energy, connectivity, trade and investment, tourism, education, and healthcare, aiming to expand and strengthen their mutual ties.