Summary
(1) Chinese Communist Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory telegram to the General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Xi Jinping highlighted the achievements of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party in leading the Lao people in their hard work and perseverance, particularly in their innovative and open development endeavors, which have led to improved living standards and a significant increase in the country's international influence. As a comrade and brother, the Chinese side expressed its heartfelt congratulations. Xi Jinping expressed confidence that Laos will continue to follow a socialist path that suits its national conditions and will successfully host the 12th Party Congress. He emphasized that during Thongloun Sisoulith's visit to China in September, both sides reached a new strategic consensus on deepening the China-Laos community of shared destiny. Xi Jinping stated that China has always considered Laos a priority direction in its peripheral diplomacy and is willing to work with Laos to strengthen traditional friendship, foster unity and cooperation, and promote a new era of comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries. This cooperation will be driven by the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations next year and will bring more benefits to the people of both countries and make greater contributions to regional and global peace and development.