Among its goals, Laos aims to develop an independent and self-reliant economy by capitalising on the country’s potential and advantages, thus ensuring stable, sustainable, and quality economic growth.
The Lao Government will also work to foster strong development momentum by mobilising public participation, encouraging self-reliance among citizens and businesses, and improving the quality of human resources, while building an independent and self-reliant economy capable of deeper regional and global integration.
For the next five years, Laos targets average annual GDP growth of at least 6%, with per capita GDP reaching 3,104 USD, while State budget revenue is expected to reach 554.4 trillion LAK (about 25.2 billion USD), equivalent to at least 20.95% of GDP.
Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh has congratualted the Lao Embassy on the 50th National Day of Laos, reiterating that Vietnam remains a great friend and loyal comrade of Laos.
Building on and upholding the special solidarity between the two countries, the two sides agreed to elevate the Vietnam–Laos relationship to a new level, defining it as “great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion,” reflecting their shared vision, intertwined strategic interests, and a long-term companionship orientation for sustainable development, self-reliance, and prosperity for both nations.
Co-chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, this year’s meeting reaffirms the highest level of political commitment to nurturing the unique Vietnam–Laos relationship and to strengthening the committee as the key platform for addressing issues, coordinating policies and advancing joint development.
In his address, General Secretary and President Thongloun recalled that 50 years ago, the site hosted a mass mobilisation of revolutionary forces and patriotic Lao people to seize power in Vientiane, paving the way for the National Congress to abolish colonial and feudal rule and proclaim the establishment of the Lao PDR on December 2, 1975. He stressed that the historic victory profoundly changed the nation’s destiny, ushering in a new era of independence, unity and development, and ensuring a peaceful, prosperous and happy life for all ethnic groups in Laos.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The visit will be made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse.
Vietnam always strongly supports Laos in its reform and development endeavours, and is ready to share experience and give the highest priority to assisting Laos in implementing its strategic tasks for the coming tenure, said Party chief To Lam.
Vietnam's achievements are not only a source of pride for the Vietnamese people but also great encouragement to developing countries, including Laos, according a senior Party official of Laos.
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee’s Commission for Propaganda and Training on August 12 hosted a ceremony and exhibition marking the 75th anniversary of Mass Media and Publishing Day (August 13, 1950 – 2025).
The training course is a follow-up activity to realise the outcomes of a recent meeting of top leaders of the LPRP, the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Cambodian People's Party (CPP).
Vietnam’s history has repeatedly proven that in moments of hardship or opportunity, it is the unwavering patriotism, self-reliance, and indomitable spirit of its people that determine the nation's destiny.
Vietnam always strongly and fully supports Laos’s national construction and development, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam told Thongsalith Mangnomek, Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Lao Party Central Committee's Office at a reception for the latter in Hanoi on May 30.
The Vietnamese Party chief stressed the need for both sides to thoroughly follow the contents already agreed upon, thereby improving the quality of the strategic advisory work in service of the two Parties’ leadership.
he Vietnamese diplomat underscored the unique historical connection between the two Parties, noting they are the sole political organisations that have led their respective national liberation movements and continue to govern their countries with socialist orientation.
The 15th high-level meeting between the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) took place in Vientiane, Laos on February 7.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Park, a symbol of the solidarity between the two nations, in Vientiane on January 10.
With the spirit of proletarian internationalism and following President Ho Chi Minh’s teaching that “helping the friend means helping ourselves”, volunteer soldiers and experts of Vietnam in Laos made substantial contributions to excellently fulfill the duty of joining hands with the Lao army and people to secure complete victory in the resistance wars against the French and US invaders.