Attending the ceremony, present on the Vietnamese side were Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Standing member of the Secretariat, Head of the CPV's Central Organization Commission; Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics; Tran Luu Quang, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; Bui Thanh Son, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nguyen Dac Vinh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly's Culture and Education Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association.

Representatives of central and local ministries, departments, units, veterans, former volunteer soldiers, and Vietnamese military experts who joined hands with Lao in the country's revolution also attended the ceremony.

On the Lao side, there were Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh, embassy staff, and Lao students in Vietnam.

President of Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Nguyen Xuan Thang spoke at the ceremony. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Speaking at the ceremony, on behalf of the leaders of the Party, State and people of Vietnam, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Nguyen Xuan Thang extended his greetings for a new year of good health, happiness, and success to the leaders of the Party, State and brotherly people of Laos. He conveyed his pride in the achievements that the Party, State, and people of Laos have achieved over the years. He believes that Laos will continue to succeed in building a country of peace, independence, democracy, unity, and prosperity. Laos will successfully assume ASEAN 2024 Chairmanship and AIPA 45 Chairmanship, contributing to enhancing the role and position of Laos in the region and the world and actively contributing to building an increasingly stronger ASEAN Community.

According to Nguyen Xuan Thang, Vietnam, and Laos are neighboring countries with a special, unique relationship that is created, nurtured, and developed by sincerity, faithful love, genuine support, goodwill, valuable help, and a spirit of willingness to sacrifice for each other between the two Parties, States and Peoples.

2023 marks a thriving year in Vietnam - Laos cooperation. The two sides have closely coordinated and effectively implemented high-level agreements and cooperative projects with a new spirit and determination. Trusting and close political relations are increasingly consolidated. Senior leaders and other levels of both sides meet and discuss more frequently. Defense and security cooperation is increasingly developing deeply, substantively, and effectively. Economic cooperation continues to have positive changes. Cooperation quality in education, science and technology, health, culture, and society has been improved.

Nguyen Xuan Thang believes that the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos will continue to develop with many new achievements. He affirmed that the Party, State, and people of Vietnam are faithful, always stay side by side with the Party, State, and people of Laos, determined to preserve and develop the brotherly relations that will never fade.

Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh spoke at the celebration of Bunpimay 2567. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh thanked the senior leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam, ministries, departments, central and local branches for attending the ceremony. This demonstrates the close comradeship, brotherhood and special relationship between the two countries. The Ambassador congratulated the great achievements that the Vietnamese people have achieved in recent times; We believe that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam will achieve the vision goals set by 2045.

Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh reviewed the achievements in various fields that Laos won in the past year. She thanked the support and assistance that the Party, State and people of Vietnam gave to the Party, State and people of Laos during the previous period of national liberation struggle as well as in the work of construction and preservation. protect the country today.

Delegates attend the thread tying ceremony during Laos' traditional Bunpimay. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

The diplomat stated that in 2023, the regional and global situation remained complicated and had a profound impact on all nations. However, the two Parties and countries continue to strengthen their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation, strongly affirming their steadfast and faithful relationship, which is unique in the world.

"New Year 2024 or 2567 in the Buddhist calendar is the year of the Dragon. It will be a powerful and auspicious year for Laos and Vietnam. We will continue to work together to effectively and efficiently implement the agreements between senior leaders of the two Parties and two countries and other important documents signed, bringing practical benefits to the two peoples," Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh said.

Delegates and guests immersed themselves in the Lamvong dance. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

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