To further enhance diplomatic relations with all friendly nations, particularly to promote friendly ties and cooperation between the Lao PDR and the Republic of Botswana, the Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Republic of Botswana was signed on 11 December 2023. In the ceremony took place in New York, the two countries were represented by Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to the United Nations and the Honorable Dr. Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, witnessed by the diplomats from both sides.

On 30 June 2022 at the Government House in Wellington, Mr. Sinchai MANIVANH presented the Letter of Credentials to Her Excellency General the Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to New Zealand.