Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency following the memorial service for the late leader of Laos in Vientiane on August 12, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam affirmed that Xaysomphone Phomvihane inherited the revolutionary tradition of his family and always held deep affection for Vietnam.
Vietnam remains one of the priority destinations in PM Sonexay’s diplomatic agenda, underscoring the special nature of the bilateral relationship and reaffirming that ties between Vietnam and Laos continue to occupy a foremost position in the foreign policy of each country.
The visit, which will take place on February 5, will be the first foreign trip by General Secretary Lam in 2026 and his first foreign visit after he was re-elected as General Secretary of the 14th National Congress of the CPV. It will make him the first state guest welcomed by the Party, State, and people of Laos since the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP).
The Vietnam visit by Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith will further clarify, concretise and synchronously implement the concept of “strategic cohesion” across all areas of cooperation, contributing to the continued deepening, effectiveness and sustainability of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
As a close friend and comrade sharing the same revolutionary ideals with Vietnam, the Lao Party, State, and people always follow, share, and take pride in Vietnam’s achievements. These are not only a source of common pride but also great encouragement and an important driving force for the Lao people in their nation building and development process.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam emphasised that the achievements Vietnam has gained in its past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in the current national construction, protection and renewal cause are partly thanks to immense, invaluable, and heartfelt support and assistance from the Party, State, and people of Laos.
The Lao Ministry of National Defence held a talk on the significance of the 75th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnamese Volunteer Soldiers and Experts in Laos in Vientiane on October 30.