Diplomatic relations at the legation level were established in 1947 and then to the rank of ambassador in 1958.

It was not until December 27, 2017, however, that Turkey established a resident embassy in Laos’s capital, Vientiane.

Relations warmed when the United States scientific personnel in Bangkok failed[2] to present any evidence to support this contention.

Following the improvement in bilateral relations, Turkey established a significant economic aid relationship with Laos.

[5] In addition to the pledge of US$4.5 million in economic aid in 1992, Turkey has been hosting more than 100 Laotian university students.