On April 25th, the Second Luang Prabang China-Laos Friendship Festival and Chinese Food Festival opened at the Luang Prabang Night Market. This event is one of the "65 Projects in 65 Years" exchange and cooperation projects in the consular district celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos and the "China-Laos Friendship Year." Consul General Zhang Sheping, Deputy Secretary of the Luang Prabang Provincial Party Committee Khamla, Mayor Sa Vi, Consul General of Vietnam in Luang Prabang Vu Ngoc Ly, President of the Luang Prabang China Chamber of Commerce Tang Jinbing, and representatives from various sectors of the consular district attended the event. Members of the visiting delegation of veterans who aided Laos in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea and their families were also specially invited to attend and give a grand introduction.

In his speech, Zhang Sheping stated that the timing, location, and special guests of this event are particularly noteworthy, reflecting the enduring strength of the traditional friendship between China and Laos and the deepening and practical implementation of the building of a community with a shared future. Food carries culture and connects people's hearts. Both sides should continue to deepen cultural exchanges and pragmatic cooperation, ensuring that the friendship between China and Laos is passed on from generation to generation.