Lao Ambassador to China Vandy Bouthasavong (L) presents flowers to Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi (Source: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Lao Ambassador to China Vandy Bouthasavong has visited theVietnamese embassy in China and congratulated its staff on the 88th founding anniversary of the CommunistParty of Vietnam (CPV) and the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
During their meeting on February 8 in Beijing, Vandy Bouthasavong and Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi highlighted the historical significance of the formationof the CPV, saying that the event created a turning point in the development ofrelations between the two countries.
TheVietnamese diplomat thanked the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, State and peoplefor their strong support and solidarity for the struggles for nationalliberation of Vietnam in the past as well as the country’s nationalconstruction and development at present.
Meanwhile, Vandy Bouthasavong said the establishment of the CPV had greatsignificance for the people of both countries.
She also expressed gratitude to the Vietnamese Party, State and people for theirassistance to her country, affirming that the traditional friendship betweenthe two nations will be maintained and developed sustainably.
The two ambassadors showed their joy at socio-economic development achievementsin each country, and the fruitful development of the bilateral relations.
They said the success of the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos IntergovernmentalCommittee has created a foundation for the two countries to implement cooperationplans between the two governments in 2018 and the Vietnam-Laos Bilateral CooperationAgreement in 2016-2020.
AmbassadorKhoi suggested a series of exchange activities between the two embassies in thecoming time, especially those for young diplomats and Vietnamese and Laostudents studying in Beijing.
Forher part, Vandy Bouthasavong said she applauded the proposal. – VNA
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