Strengthening Vietnam – Laos relations

Politburo member and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) on June 22^nd welcome Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Thongsavanh Phomvihane, and expressed his hope that the Lao Ambassador would make important contributions to reinforcing the special and comprehensive cooperative relations between the two countries.

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Expressing congratulations on the success of the 10^th Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and the Lao election of deputies to the 13^th National Assembly and provincial People’s Council, the VFF President affirmed that the special and friendly relations between Vietnam and Laos was an invaluable asset of the two Parties and people, adding that it was always the highest priority in Vietnam’s foreign policies.

He went on to say that the relations between the two countries continued to be further developed in all areas.

The two Governments have completed border marker planting and demarcation, while trade and economic cooperative projects have been actively carried out. In terms of education and training, the two sides have attached great importance to developing high quality human resources for Laos. There are currently over 9,000 Lao cadres and students studying in Vietnam.

VFF President Nguyen Thien Nhan affirmed that Vietnam would continue to support Laos in realizing the role of ASEAN Presidency in 2016, and increasing economic links between the two countries, especially in transport infrastructure construction.

Ambassador Thongsavanh Phomvihane asserted that Vietnam and Laos are neighbours with long-term solidarity. “Laos’ success over the past 40 years marks the assistance from Vietnam,” he said.

The Lao Ambassador said he hoped that the comprehensive cooperation would be increased in the near future to match the potential.

He added that he would do his utmost, as Ambassador, to be a bridge for fostering the friendship and cooperative relations between Vietnam and Laos./.

( Compiled by VNF )