Laos, Lithuania Sign New Cooperation Agreement to Boost Diplomatic Ties

On 27 April, Lao Foreign Affairs Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys signed a new bilateral cooperation agreement in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN-EU Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held from 27 to 28 April.

The agreement establishes a formal consultation mechanism between both foreign ministries, creating a structured platform for ongoing diplomatic dialogue and future cooperation.

During the meeting, both ministers agreed to expand collaboration across trade, investment, tourism, environmental protection, clean energy, digital transformation, and unexploded ordnance clearance.

Both sides marked over three decades of friendship since establishing diplomatic relations in September 1994. Laos commended Lithuania’s support through EU development programs,  particularly in rural development and poverty reduction, noting that such assistance directly aligns with its national development priorities as it targets graduation from Least Developed Country status between 2026 and 2029.

Budrys, in turn, congratulated  Thongsavanh on his recent appointment and expressed confidence in the continued growth of bilateral relations.

The agreement positions both countries to deepen cooperation and expand engagement across multiple sectors in the years ahead.

source: https://laotiantimes.com/2026/04/29/laos-lithuania-sign-new-cooperation-agreement-to-boost-diplomatic-ties/