Events of the first day of the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov to Laos

On July 17, 2025, on the first day of his visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, held negotiations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, Thongsavanh Phomvihane. The highlight of the meeting was the signing of an intergovernmental Agreement on the abolition of visas for holders of national passports. This step will open up new prospects for the development of bilateral relations in various areas, from business partnerships and cooperation between public organisations to tourism and humanitarian initiatives.