AKP Phnom Penh, April 05, 2025 -- The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) recalled their good relations and cooperation in all sectors, and pledged to continue working together to make them stronger for the mutual benefit of both nations and peoples.

The renewed pledge was made during separate courtesy meetings this afternoon in Vientiane, Lao PDR between Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and H.E. Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Lao PDR, as well as Lao Prime Minister H.E. Sonexay Siphandone.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet led a high-level delegation for a day-long visit to Vientiane to pay homage to late H.E. Gen. Khamtay Siphandone, former Chairman of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, former President of Lao PDR, and father of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.

On behalf of His Majesty the King, the Royal Government, and the people of Cambodia, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet expressed his deepest condolences to Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, his family, and the government and people of Lao PDR. He praised H.E. Gen. Khamtay Siphandone as a national hero and prominent leader who dedicated his life to the liberation, development, and progress of Lao PDR, as well as to the advancement of Cambodian-Lao relations.

In response, the Lao President and Prime Minister expressed heartfelt thanks to Cambodia’s top leadership for their messages of sympathy and support following the passing of H.E. Gen. Khamtay Siphandone.

They also expressed deep appreciation for the presence of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and the high-ranking Cambodian delegation on this sad occasion, viewing it as a testament to the enduring friendship, solidarity, and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

H.E. Gen. Khamtay Siphandone passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 102 due to natural causes.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet (L) and H.E. Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Lao PDR

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet (L) and his Lao counterpart H.E. Sonexay Siphandone

By C. Nika