Baku:President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, expressed his observations on the development of Azerbaijan during a joint press statement with President Ilham Aliyev. He recalled his previous visit to Baku 44 years ago and noted the significant progress the city and the country have made since then.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Thongloun Sisoulith remarked on the rapid transformation of Baku, highlighting that he could hardly recognize the city compared to his first visit decades ago. He acknowledged the advancements Azerbaijan has achieved as a nation over the years.