On the 7th local time, Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers 'Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Councilor, held talks with Thongloun, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of the People's Republic of Korea, who visited North Korea on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Kim Jong-un warmly welcomed Thongloun's visit to Pyongyang and pointed out that this visit is a manifestation of the full support and encouragement of the Lao party, government and people for the cause of the Korean party and people. The Korean party, government and people hope that the Lao party and people will achieve greater achievements in their struggle.

Thornon delivered the warm greetings and comrades of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the government and the people to the Korean Labour Party, the government and the people to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the party.

The talks reported on the party and state building situation and experience of both sides, and discussed issues in strengthening cooperation between North Korea and Laos.

The talks expressed hope and confidence that the traditional friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries will further advance and develop in accordance with the aspirations and aspirations of the two peoples.