Vietnam-Laos special traditional solidarity further strengthened
(VOVWORLD) - President To Lam’s State visit to Laos on July 11-12, his first overseas trip since he took office, demonstrates Vietnam’s top priority to consolidate and nurture the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, according to a Lao scholar.
 Vice Chairman of the Laos – Vietnam Cooperation Committee Viengsavanh Vilayphone (Photo: VNA) |
Vice Chairman of the Laos – Vietnam Cooperation Committee Viengsavanh Vilayphone said that the visit will create an opportunity for Lam, his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith and many other Lao leaders to review and evaluate the cooperation ties between the two parties and states over the past time, and exchange viewpoints and reach consensus on orientations, policies and measures to bolster the bilateral ties to a deeper and more effective manner in 2024 and the following years.
Meanwhile, Lao Minister of Technology and Communications and Chairman of the Laos–Vietnam Friendship Association, Boviengkham Vongdara, praised President Lam’s visit, saying amid the complex changes and developments in the world and the region, Laos and Vietnam must continue to work closely together to advance their nations.
He highlighted the importance of strengthening economic cooperation for mutual development, as well as enhancing defense-security and socio-cultural cooperation between the two countries.