Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message to Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, extending his deep condolences over the death of Khamtay Siphandone, previous president of Laos and former chairman of the Lao Peoples Revolutionary Party (LPRP).
Xi, also basic secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended extensive condolences to the LPRP, the Lao federal government and individuals over the passing of Khamtay Siphandone, revealing genuine sympathies to his family on behalf of the CPC, the Chinese government and individuals, and in his own name.In the message to Thongloun, also General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee, Xi hailed Comrade Khamtay as a steadfast communist, impressive leader of the older generation of the Lao party and state, and close comrade and buddy of the CPC and the Chinese people.Xi likewise stated Khamtay had dedicated his life to Laos reform and socialist development, making considerable contributions to the advancement of relations between the two parties and countries, including that the Chinese people will always value his memory.Noting that China and Laos are socialist next-door neighbors linked by the same mountains and rivers, Xi said the 2 countries are not just excellent next-door neighbors, however likewise good friends, associates and partners.He kept in mind that China connects terrific importance to combining and carrying forward the standard friendship between the two celebrations and nations, and stands ready to work with Laos to promote the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future and the continuous progress of their particular socialist causes.Xi likewise expressed hope that under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the LPRP headed by General Secretary Thongloun, Laos would continue to make new and higher achievements in the cause of constructing the party and the nation.