Overview
- In an article for Laotian media, Sergey Lavrov said Moscow and Vientiane hold closely aligned views across major international issues.
- He reaffirmed joint support for full adherence to UN Charter principles and for building a just, multipolar order respecting cultural diversity and self-determination.
- Lavrov praised Laos’ role in strengthening an ASEAN-centered regional security architecture and cited Vientiane’s 2024 ASEAN chairmanship as evidence of that approach.
- Russia welcomed Laos’ efforts to increase contacts with BRICS and the SCO, to build bridges with the Eurasian Economic Union, and to engage in processes toward a Greater Eurasian partnership and security architecture.
- He said practical cooperation is expanding though still modest, listing priorities in logistics, investment, energy and mining, and noted prospects for a small nuclear power project in Laos with Rosatom.