Deputy PM hails success of State President’s recent Laos visit

The visit offered a chance to reflect on the rich history of the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance and special solidarity founded by President Ho Chi Minh, Presidents Kaysone Phomvihane and Suphanouvong and nurtured by generations of leaders and people from both nations, he said.

Stae President Luong Cuong (left) and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on April 24. (Photo: VNA)
Stae President Luong Cuong (left) and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on April 24. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has hailed President Luong Cuong’s state visit to Laos from April 24–25 as a success, marked by 15 activities that reinforced the deep ties between the two nations.

Talking with the press, Son noted that the visit’s timing held special significance, coinciding with Laos’ recent Bunpimay New Year (April 13–16) and Vietnam’s preparations for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30), a milestone that also paved the way for Laos’ victory in 1975.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA)

The visit offered a chance to reflect on the rich history of the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance and special solidarity founded by President Ho Chi Minh, Presidents Kaysone Phomvihane and Suphanouvong and nurtured by generations of leaders and people from both nations, he said, adding that this enduring bond, rooted in unity, loyalty, and heartfelt commitment, continues to inspire younger generations to carry forward this cherished relationship.

Son outlined the visit’s key outcomes, with both nations pledging to deepen political ties, particularly through closer collaboration in national defence - security, and addressing shared development challenges.

They committed to elevating economic ties to match their special relationship by refining legal frameworks and establishing synchronous cooperation mechanisms. A flagship initiative is the Vung Ang Port project, which will support Laos’ strategic goal of sea access, strengthen regional connectivity, and create new development opportunities for both countries.

Education and training cooperation will also be intensified, focusing on quality and efficiency to meet the evolving needs of both nations.

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Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong (left), and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith attend the Vietnam-Laos friendship exchange programme (Photo: VNA)

On the occasion, President Cuong announced a 3 million USD donation from the Vietnamese Government and people to construct a district-level hospital in Vientiane province, contributing to Laos’ social welfare.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to close collaboration at international and regional forums, including ASEAN, the United Nations, and Mekong cooperation frameworks. They also stressed the importance of realising outcomes from the recent trilateral meeting of Vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian Party leaders to boost economic ties among the three nations.

Meeting with the Vietnamese community and businesses in Laos, Cuong commended the active role of Vietnamese associations in advocating for the interests of Vietnamese residents living there.

Son underscored the enduring value of the Vietnam-Laos special relationship and conveyed a strong message about the shared commitment to advancing bilateral ties into a more substantive, practical, and effective phase. This contributes to building a united and self-reliant ASEAN Community for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world./.

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