On 20 February, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during his visit to Thailand, aiming to strengthen the relationship between the two nations.
The leaders discussed expanding economic cooperation, boosting trade, investment, and connectivity.

They focused on developing key transportation routes, including land and railways, as well as the fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, which will connect Bueng Kan Province in Thailand to Bolikhamxay Province in Laos. The bridge is expected to be completed in December.
Other key projects include a railway bridge, the Mekong bridge Crossing River Chomphet-Luang Prabang, and enhancement Route 12 link to the East-West Economic Corridor. The 793-kilometer-long In Laos route 12 connects Thakhek in Khammouane Province to the Na Phao border checkpoint with Vietnam, the purpose of Route 12 the East-West Economic Corridor is to improve trade and logistics among Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

In addition, the two countries agreed to further collaborate on electricity grid interconnection, promote bilateral investment in agriculture, and focus on fuel imports in Laos.
They also committed to continued cooperation in a variety of development sectors, including health, education, agriculture, natural resources and the environment, tourism, justice, and labor.