Press release on the visit of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elnur Mammadov to Laos

On December 8-9, 2025, a delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov, paid a visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

During the visit, the first political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Laos, co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maythong Thammavongsa.

During the meeting, discussions were held on the current state of relations between the two countries, prospects for expanding and developing cooperation in political, economic, humanitarian and other fields.

Deputy Minister E. Mammadov provided the counterpart with detailed information on the current situation in the region, the process of mine clearance in our liberated territories, as well as restoration and construction work.

The meeting also discussed the prospects for cooperation between the two countries within international organizations, including the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), of which Laos is a member.

During the visit, the head of the Azerbaijani delegation held meetings with Vice President of the Lao National Assembly, Sounthon Xayyachak, and Lao Foreign Minister, Thongsavanh Phomvihane.

Also, Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov gave an interview to influential Lao media organizations on the current state and development prospects of Azerbaijan-Laos relations.

At the official reception held on December 9, 2025 in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Vietnam, also accredited to Laos, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Deputy Minister Elnur Mammadov, together with Lao Foreign Minister, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, who attended as an honorary guest, greeted the guests and delivered a comprehensive speech.

The event was also attended by members of the Laos-Azerbaijan Friendship Association, consisting of Laotians who had previously studied in Baku.