Top Russian prosecutor visits Laos
Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov arrived in Laos on Tuesday evening for talks about enhanced cooperation between the two countries' law enforcement agencies.
The two countries have maintained close ties since Soviet times, with Moscow historically supplying Laos with weapons and technology.
Krasnov is scheduled to meet with his Laotian counterpart, Xaysana Khotphouthone, as well as other officials, as well as with the Russian ambassador to Vientiane, Vladimir Kalinin.
The parties are expected to sign a roadmap for future cooperation.
Khotphouthone previously met with Krasnov during the former's visit to Russia in September 2024, where they discussed establishing a legal framework to facilitate free education for Laotian nationals at Russia’s Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok.
As part of his trip to Southeast Asia, Krasnov also traveled to Cambodia on Tuesday, where he met with King Norodom Sihamoni and signed partnership agreements with the Justice Ministry and Prosecutor General’s Office.
Krasnov stated: “These documents will enable us to collaborate on a mutually beneficial basis, including the exchange of expertise and joint research and educational projects.”
During his visit to Phnom Penh, the Russian prosecutor emphasized that the countries will work together to combat terrorism, corruption, and organized crime.
