Vietnamese State leader concludes state visit to Laos

This is also a meaningful visit, and an opportunity for the two Parties and two countries to review the tradition of close ties and the "unique" loyal relationship between Vietnam and Laos.

State President Luong Cuong at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo: VNA)
State President Luong Cuong at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong and a high-level delegation of Vietnam arrived in Hanoi on April 25 evening, concluding a state visit to Laos at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

This was the first state visit to Laos by President Cuong. The visit took place in the context of robust development of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. Both sides affirmed their determination to further strengthen and promote the Vietnam–Laos relationship in the new context, adapting to the practical needs and realities of each country.

This is also a meaningful visit, and an opportunity for the two Parties and two countries to review the tradition of close ties and the "unique" loyal relationship between Vietnam and Laos.

During the visit, the Vietnamese President held talks with General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith and met with President of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.

Sisoulith highly appreciated Cuong’s first visit to Laos in his new role, affirming that the trip demonstrates the high regard the Vietnamese Party, State, and President Cuong himself to the Vietnam–Laos relationship.

This visit marks an important milestone, contributing to deepening ties between the two Parties and countries in an effective and practical manner, for the sake of national construction and defence in each nation, he said.

During their meetings, the two sides exchanged views and reached consensus on major orientations for the development of bilateral ties in the coming time. They agreed to strengthen their close, trustworthy political relationship, maintain regular visits at all levels, and promote people-to-people exchanges in diverse and flexible forms.

Both sides reaffirmed that they attach the highest importance and priority to consolidating and enhancing the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, considering it an invaluable asset and a vital factor for the success of each country’s revolutionary cause. They also agreed on the need to explore new and breakthrough approaches to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation in areas such as the economy, culture, science, and technology, leveraging each country's strength and potential.

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State President Cuong concludes a state visit to Laos (Photo: VNA)

President Cuong also met with several former senior Lao leaders, held a working session with the Vietnamese Embassy, meeting with representatives of Vietnamese associations, entrepreneurs, intellectuals, and the Vietnamese community in Laos and took part in several other important activities.

A highlight of the visit was the attendance of President Cuong and General Secretary, President Sisoulith in the Vietnam–Laos friendship exchange programme themed “Vietnam - Laos, our two countries, the love is deeper than the Red River- Mekong Rivers.” The event saw the participation of war veterans and representatives of generations of Lao students who had studied in Vietnam, as well as Vietnamese students currently studying in Laos. It served as a vivid testament to the enduring solidarity, profound friendship, and deep-rooted ties between the two Parties and people of the the two countries./.

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