During the 2025 World Governments Summit in Dubai, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone engaged in discussions with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son aimed at bolstering the relationship between their two countries. The leaders reflected on previous accomplishments and laid out plans to improve economic cooperation, security, and infrastructure integration.

This meeting represented the official commencement of Laos-Vietnam cooperation for 2025, with both parties committing to implement agreements reached during the recent Laos-Vietnam Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee gathering. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring mutual economic gains and enhancing public awareness of their longstanding partnership. Prime Minister Sonexay also conveyed Tet New Year wishes to the Vietnamese leadership, expressing aspirations for ongoing collaboration.