On October 7, Russia and Laos celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an official congratulatory message that Russian-Lao relations are based on a long tradition of friendly cooperation and are characterized by a high level of trust. “Russia has provided important assistance to the Lao people in their national liberation struggle, nation-building, national economic development, and national defense construction. With Russia's assistance, Laos has built a number of important infrastructures”. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also emphasized that Russian-Lao relations have multi-faceted characteristics, and that political dialogue between the two countries is actively developing at the highest level. Recent high-level contacts include a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lao Prime Minister Song Sai Sipandon during the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok in September 2025. The two countries are also cooperating within the framework of ASEAN, and Laos expressed its willingness to participate in the activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a dialogue partner. Laos and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations on October 7, 1960. After the establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic was announced in 1975, the Soviet Union assisted Laos in developing its national economy and strengthening its national defense capabilities. The Soviet Union provided material, technical and military assistance to Laos, participated in the restoration of infrastructure, the construction of hospitals, bridges and hydropower stations, promoted the development of health and agriculture, and trained a large number of professionals. On December 31, 1991, Laos officially recognized the Russian Federation as the legitimate successor to the Soviet Union.

On October 7, Russia and Laos celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an official congratulatory message that Russian-Lao relations are based on a long tradition of friendly cooperation and are characterized by a high level of trust. “Russia has provided important assistance to the Lao people in their national liberation struggle, nation-building, national economic development, and national defense construction. With Russia's assistance, Laos has built a number of important infrastructures”. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also emphasized that Russian-Lao relations have multi-faceted characteristics, and that political dialogue between the two countries is actively developing at the highest level. Recent high-level contacts include a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lao Prime Minister Song Sai Sipandon during the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok in September 2025. The two countries are also cooperating within the framework of ASEAN, and Laos expressed its willingness to participate in the activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a dialogue partner. Laos and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations on October 7, 1960. After the establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic was announced in 1975, the Soviet Union assisted Laos in developing its national economy and strengthening its national defense capabilities. The Soviet Union provided material, technical and military assistance to Laos, participated in the restoration of infrastructure, the construction of hospitals, bridges and hydropower stations, promoted the development of health and agriculture, and trained a large number of professionals. On December 31, 1991, Laos officially recognized the Russian Federation as the legitimate successor to the Soviet Union.