On March 23, 2026, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as President of Laos.

Xi Jinping noted that China and Laos are friendly socialist neighbors sharing a common destiny, always treating each other with sincerity and standing by each other, firmly supporting one another on issues concerning core interests and major concerns, reflecting the deep camaraderie of “comrades and brothers”. 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos and the “Year of China-Laos Friendship”, during which both sides will hold a series of celebrations to inject new momentum into the friendship between the two peoples.

Xi Jinping emphasized that this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period and Laos’ 10th Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026-2030) period. Both countries are at a crucial stage of development and revitalization, and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides faces even broader prospects. He attaches great importance to the development of relations between the two Parties and the two countries, and is willing to work with General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith to draw a new blueprint for comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries, advance the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future to a higher level, better benefit the two peoples, and contribute more to regional peace and development.

On the same day, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang sent a congratulatory message to Sonexay Siphandone on his re-election as Prime Minister of Laos. Li Qiang expressed his willingness to join hands with Sonexay Siphandone, guide various departments and localities of both sides to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, and promote the China-Laos community with a shared future to achieve more fruitful results.