Top Lao leader hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese State President
(VOVWORLD) - General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith hosted an official welcome ceremony in Vientiane on Thursday afternoon for Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong who is on a two-day state visit to Laos.
 Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith presided over the welcoming ceremony for President Luong Cuong. (Photo: VOV) |
President Cuong's visit to Laos is taking place at a time when the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos are continuing to develop well.
 The two leaders inspected the honor guard. (Photo: VOV) |
The two sides affirmed their determination to strengthen and enhance the friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in the new situation, in accordance with the actual situation of each country.
 Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and President Luong Cuong cordially greeted and introduced officials from the two countries present at the welcoming ceremony. (Photo: VOV) |
Immediately after the official welcoming ceremony, the two leaders held talks to discuss measures to deepen and further effectively enhance the comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. They also discussed issues of mutual concern to enhance common understanding and continue to closely coordinate and effectively cooperate at international forums.