综述丨老挝社会主义事业发展为中老关系注入新动力

Group 1 - The 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party concluded, summarizing achievements over the past five years and setting future directions for socialist development, injecting new momentum into China-Laos relations [1] - The congress approved the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026-2030), aiming for an annual economic growth rate of 6% during this period [1] - A significant focus of the congress was the approval of the party's third political program, which aims to elevate Laos to a middle-income country by 2055, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the party [1] Group 2 - The China-Laos Railway has played a crucial role in promoting Laos' socio-economic development, with over 11.84 million passengers and 16.77 million tons of cargo transported since its operation began four years ago [1] - In addition to transportation infrastructure, cooperation projects in energy, healthcare, and poverty alleviation have made significant progress, enhancing the China-Laos community of shared destiny [2] - Bilateral trade between China and Laos is on the rise, with trade expected to reach $8.23 billion in 2024, and investments from China exceeding $18 billion, making it the largest source of foreign investment in Laos [2] Group 3 - The successful conclusion of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party's 12th Congress marks a new chapter in Laos' socialist construction and presents historical opportunities for the China-Laos community of shared destiny [3] - Both countries aim to deepen cooperation and address international challenges, enhancing mutual interests through the implementation of the action plan for the community of shared destiny [3] - The Chinese ambassador to Laos emphasized the commitment to high-quality cooperation and the establishment of a fair global governance system, contributing to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity [3]