Vientiane: A delegation from Azerbaijan, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elnur Mammadov, visited Laos on December 8-9 to participate in the inaugural round of political consultations between the two nations. The discussions were chaired by Azerbaijani Deputy Minister Elnur Mammadov and Laotian Deputy Minister Maythong Thammavongsa.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting focused on evaluating the current state of bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for enhanced cooperation in political, economic, humanitarian, and other areas. Deputy Minister Mammadov provided an update on regional developments and briefed his Laotian counterpart on Azerbaijan’s reconstruction and demining efforts in its liberated territories.

The consultations also explored potential collaborations within international organizations, such as the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Following the consultations, the Azerbaijani delegation held discussions with Sounthone Xayachack, Vice President of the National Assembly of Laos, and Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos.

During his visit, Elnur Mammadov engaged with a leading Laotian media outlet to discuss the current state and future prospects of relations between Azerbaijan and Laos. Additionally, Mammadov and the Laotian Foreign Minister attended an official reception in Vientiane on December 9, celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.