Moscow (VNA) – On the occasion of the 50th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975-2025), representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia visited the Lao Embassy in the country to extend their congratulations, emphasising the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries and their people.
Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi extended his best wishes to Lao Ambassador to Russia Siphandone Oybuabuddy, his spouse, and all staff at the embassy, expressing his delight at the significant achievements the Lao people have made over the past five decades under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP).
The Vietnamese diplomat recalled that on November 27 in Hanoi, a grand ceremony was held to celebrate the 50th National Day of Laos and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane, with the attendance of many senior leaders of the Vietnamese Party and State. Khoi stressed that Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-level Vietnamese delegation will pay an official visit to Laos from December 1-2 to join the Lao Party and State leaders and people in the great celebration.
Throughout their development journey, Vietnam and Laos have stood side by side, nurturing the friendship laid by President Ho Chi Minh and President Kaysone Phomvihane, and building the Vietnam - Laos great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation, Khoi said.
The ambassador stressed that Vietnam and Laos are entering a new phase of development, with both parties, nations, and peoples steadfastly committed to progressing together, deepening their enduring friendship, broadening cooperation for mutual prosperity, and for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
Expressing gratitude to the Vietnamese diplomat for his kind wishes, Oybuabuddy underscored that the Laos–Vietnam relationship is a “precious asset” to be preserved and strengthened across generations. He highlighted that the two embassies have consistently fostered close ties, cooperation, and mutual support in diplomatic activities and cultural exchanges.
The Lao diplomat said he believes that his country will always stand by the Vietnamese people whenever needed, working together to build their nations.
During the meeting, the two sides also discussed upcoming cooperation initiatives and activity plans for their respective embassies, aiming to further strengthen the brotherly Vietnam–Laos relationship./.
