Vientiane, July 25, 2025. The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, His Excellency Gerardo Peñalver Portal, made a working visit to Lao PDR for the second political consultations aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.
During his visit, he held fruitful exchanges with his counterpart, Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Maythong Tammavong, and with Mr. Bonleua Phandanouvong, Acting Head of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. He was also received by Dr. Chaleune Yiapahoer, Vice President of the Lao National Assembly and President of the Laos-Cuba Friendship Association and Parliamentary Group.
Peñalver Portal visited the capital's park, where the plaque was erected commemorating the important celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Laos and Cuba.
Embassy of Cuba