“The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on July 10 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Laos, officially granting the Southeast Asian nation dialogue partner status.”
“Speaking after the signing ceremony, Thongsavan pledged that Laos would actively promote cooperation with the SCO, particularly in trade, logistics, transport, and tourism. He described the SCO as an important regional intergovernmental cooperation platform whose principles are consistent with Laos’ foreign policy. As a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Laos is ready to further strengthen coordination with the SCO.”
“Established in 2001, the SCO currently has 10 full member states: Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, along with several dialogue partners.”
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“Laos, a landlocked nation at the centre of the Mekong sub-region, is emerging as a key link between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).”
“The China-Laos Railway, an important gateway between China and the sub-region, has become a key component of the regional transport network, placing Laos in a strong position to enhance connectivity with SCO member states.”
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