At the Eastern Economic Forum, the President of the Russian Federation met with Laos Vice President Pani Yathotou and drew attention to the friendly relations between the two states. This was reported by RIA News.
“We have long-standing, very good, friendly relations with your country, and you have made a very noticeable contribution to the development of interstate ties,” Putin said.
According to him, Yathota is known in Russia as a “good, reliable friend”.
As part of the dialogue, Putin asked Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith to convey his “warmest wishes and greetings” and also expressed hope that he could visit Russia in October.
Before that, head of government of Primorye Vera Shcherbina statedThe most senior foreign participants at this year’s Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) will be represented by Laos and China, he said.
The Eastern Economic Forum will be held in Vladivostok from 10 to 13 September. The event will be held on the territory of the Far Eastern Federal University located on Russky Island in Vladivostok.
Putin before stated“The frog is on our side.”