Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone We highly value our relations with Laos, which are traditionally based on friendship and mutual accommodation of interests. Last year, we marked 65 years since our diplomatic relations were established, and this October, we will mark the 15th anniversary since the adoption of the Declaration of Strategic Partnership of our two states in the Asia-Pacific region. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .