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Party General Secretary arrives in Vientiane for state visit to Laos

This visit is one of Vietnam’s most important diplomatic activities in 2025 and marks General Secretary Lam’s first state visit to Laos in his new position. It takes place at a highly significant moment as Laos celebrates the 50th anniversary of its National Day (December 2, 1975 – 2025), and as both Parties prepare for their National Congresses in 2026 — key events that will outline major policy directions for each country’s development.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, together with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrive at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on December 1 morning. (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, together with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrive at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on December 1 morning. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) — Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, together with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Vientiane on December 1 morning, beginning a state visit to Laos.

During his two-day stay in the neighbouring country, the leader will also attend the 50th National Day celebrations of Laos and co-chair a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP). The visit is made at the invitation of LPRP General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse.

General Secretary Lam and his entourage were welcomed at Wattay International Airport by Politburo member, permanent member of the LPRP Central Committee's Secretariat and Vice President of Laos Bounthong Chitmany; Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security Vilay Lakhamphong; Party Central Committee member and head of the Presidential Office Khemmani Pholsena; Party Central Committee member and Chief of the LPRP Central Committee Office Phet Phomphiphak; Party Central Committee member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane; Party Central Committee member and Mayor of Vientiane Atsaphangthong Siphandone; deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Valaxay Lengsavad; among other Lao officials. Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam and his spouse, officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, as well as members of the Vietnamese community there were also at the airport to welcome the delegation.

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Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly are welcomed at Wattay International Airport. (Photo: VNA)

This visit is one of Vietnam’s most important diplomatic activities in 2025 and marks General Secretary Lam’s first state visit to Laos in his new position. It takes place at a highly significant moment as Laos celebrates the 50th anniversary of its National Day (December 2, 1975 – 2025), and as both Parties prepare for their National Congresses in 2026 — key events that will outline major policy directions for each country’s development.

It once again affirms the strong resolve of the two Parties’ and States’ leaders to continue preserving, nurturing and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos./.

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