Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Thongsavanh Phomvihane (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister andForeign Minister Pham Binh Minh presented Labour Order, first class, to outgoingLao Ambassador to Vietnam Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Hanoi onSeptember 19.
At a reception earlier, Minh lauded the diplomat for hisefforts over the past nearly four years in Vietnam, contributing to fostering Vietnam– Laos friendship and special relationship.
He said during the tenure, ties between the two countries’ministries, agencies and localities have been expanded while links acrosspolitics, security, national defence, economy, trade, investment, culture,education, territorial border and consular works have progressed.
Phomvihane, for his part, affirmed that the Lao Party, Stateand government always strive to reinforce bilateral special and long-standing friendship.
He pledged that in any position, he will continue makingactive contributions to special solidarity and comprehensive partnershipbetween Vietnam and Laos upon returning home./.
At a reception earlier, Minh lauded the diplomat for hisefforts over the past nearly four years in Vietnam, contributing to fostering Vietnam– Laos friendship and special relationship.
He said during the tenure, ties between the two countries’ministries, agencies and localities have been expanded while links acrosspolitics, security, national defence, economy, trade, investment, culture,education, territorial border and consular works have progressed.
Phomvihane, for his part, affirmed that the Lao Party, Stateand government always strive to reinforce bilateral special and long-standing friendship.
He pledged that in any position, he will continue makingactive contributions to special solidarity and comprehensive partnershipbetween Vietnam and Laos upon returning home./.
VNA
