The two Ambassadors took photos with children from Vietnam and Laos. Photo: NDO

On the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Laos (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2022) and the 45th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries (July 18, 1977-18), on August 13, the Vietnamese and Lao Embassies in China coordinated to organize friendship exchange activities.

The event was attended by leaders, officials and employees of the two embassies and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Beijing.

Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai said that the two countries are connected by mountains and rivers, the relationship between the two nations has been formed and forged in the history of thousands of years of nation building and defense.

Over the past six decades, the good relationship between the two peoples of Vietnam and Laos has been nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Suphanouvong.

It has been cultivated by generations of leaders of the two Parties, and peoples of the two countries, overcoming many difficulties and challenges.

Overview of the event. Photo: NDO

The Ambassador said that in February 2019, during the official visit to Laos by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the two countries agreed to upgrade the relationship from "traditional friendship" to "great friendship". This is considered an important historical milestone, creating a breakthrough in cooperation between the two countries.

“Consolidating and developing special relations with Laos is a top priority in the foreign policy of the Party and State of Vietnam. The Party, State and people of Vietnam aware that each victory in the cause of the struggle for national liberation and reunification in the past, and in the present-day renovation process of Vietnam, is associated with the support of the Party, State and people of Laos.

In the new period of the two parties and two countries, the great friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos become more important than ever," said Ambassador Pham Sao Mai.

Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai speaks at the friendship exchange. Photo: VOV

Ambassador Pham Sao Mai also said that over the years, the two embassies of Vietnam and Laos in China have always maintained the tradition of friendly cooperation.

The cooperation and mutual support of the two embassies on forums and activities in China are always effective and friendly.

They make an important contribution to the tasks assigned by the two Parties and countries; building a united and strong ASEAN Community, and contributing to the activities of the Diplomatic Corps of countries in Beijing.

Lao Ambassador to China Khamphao Ernthavanh affirmed that the special solidarity and friendship between the two countries is unique. Photo: VOV

Lao Ambassador to China Khamphao Ernthavanh said that during the liberation struggle, or the period of national defense and construction, the two countries Laos and Vietnam always support each other. Leaders of the two Parties, countries and peoples of the two countries have constantly strengthened their special friendship and solidarity.

"The special solidarity and friendship between the two countries is unique and incomparable. There is no other relationship that can be as solid as ours," the Ambassador said.

Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh also congratulated and expressed her impression of the great achievements that Vietnam has in socio-economic development. Those are the achievements in keeping the economic growth rate quite high in 2021 and the economy stable in 2022, in the context that the world is facing an economic crisis, especially the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Lao Ambassador appreciated the friendly exchange between the embassies of the two countries, saying that this activity will make a positive contribution to the comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

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