(VOVWORLD) - President To Lam’s upcoming State visit to Laos demonstrates the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh told the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the visit.
 Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA) |
She said that choosing Laos as the destination for his first trip abroad as the State leader of Vietnam shows the priority that Vietnam attaches to Laos.
Sharing close neighborliness, a long-standing historical relationship, and mutual support in different historical periods, Laos and Vietnam have worked together to reinforce the great friendship and special solidarity developed by generations of leaders and people.
During President To Lam’s visit, the two sides will review their cooperation over the years, seek ways to remove difficulties and obstacles, and sketch out future collaboration orientations, according to the Ambassador.
Ernthavanh said Vietnam plays an important role in strengthening the solidarity and centrality of ASEAN in the spirit of ASEAN Year 2024’s theme “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience”.
President To Lam's visit to Laos underlines the importance of ASEAN solidarity, self-reliance, and regional cooperation, in which Vietnam plays an important role, the Lao ambassador concluded.