ຂປລ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Luxembourg Ambassador to Laos, Sam Schreiner, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Oct 23. Ambassador Schreiner’s diplomatic residence is based in Bangkok, Thailand.
During the meeting, DPM Thongsavanh congratulated Schreiner on his appointment, expressing confidence that the ambassador’s extensive diplomatic experience would continue to strengthen friendly relations and cooperation between Laos and Luxembourg.
Both officials commended the strong cooperative ties shared by the two nations since the establishment of diplomatic relations on September 25, 1997. Luxembourg remains an active development partner, providing vital support for Lao socio-economic development across sectors including health, education, tourism, justice, labour, social welfare, agriculture, and finance.
The officials emphasised the importance of promoting exchange visits among high-level leaders and continuing mutual support within regional and international frameworks. They also discussed future cooperation plans, including preparations to mark the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations in 2027.
Thongsavanh highlighted Laos’ readiness to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026. He urged Luxembourg to continue backing ongoing development programmes to help Laos meet its targets, while calling for expanded cooperation in trade and investment. He specifically encouraged Luxembourg investors to explore shared potential in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, processing industries, and agriculture.
Schreiner thanked the Deputy Prime Minister for the warm reception, reaffirming his commitment to expanding the fruitful cooperation and enduring friendship between the two nations during his tenure.
