BANGKOK (NNT) – Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, made an official visit to Lao People’s Democratic Republic to introduce himself after assuming office. The visit marks his first official trip since taking up the position.
The Minister was welcomed by Morakot Sriswasdi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Lao PDR.
During his visit, the Foreign Minister paid a courtesy call on Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Laos. Prime Minister Sonexay congratulated Maris on his new position and expressed confidence that this meeting would strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in all dimensions.
The Foreign Minister thanked the Lao Prime Minister for the opportunity to pay a courtesy call and conveyed greetings from Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. He also extended an invitation for the Lao Prime Minister to visit Thailand at a suitable time.
Maris also met with his Laotian counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith.
