Deputy FM Le Thi Thu Hang presents Consular Acceptance to new Lao Consul General in Da Nang
WVR - On January 23, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang presented the Consular Acceptance to Ms. Vonekham Cheuangmanivong, the new Consul General of Laos in Da Nang City.
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| Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang presented the Consular Acceptance to Ms. Vonekham Cheuangmanivong. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang congratulated Ms. Vonekham Cheuangmanivong on her new assignment in Vietnam during a historically significant time as the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam takes place. She expressed confidence that, with her extensive experience, the Consul General will make significant contributions to further nurturing the "great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic connection between Vietnam and Laos" as agreed upon by the high-level leaders of both countries during the State visit to Laos by General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and the high-level Vietnamese delegation last December (December 1-2, 2025).
The Deputy Minister affirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant Vietnamese agencies will always accompany, support, and facilitate the Consul General in successfully completing her term.
In discussions, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang congratulated the success of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. She also expressed gratitude to Laos for their continuous support, enabling the Vietnamese community to live stably, integrate well, and contribute positively to the friendship between the two countries.
Praising the significance of the Consular Consultation mechanism and exchanges on consular work, citizen protection, and expatriate affairs, the Deputy Minister suggested that the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs continue to closely coordinate, maintain, and enhance the effectiveness of this mechanism for the legitimate rights and interests of the people of both nations.
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| Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang congratulated the success of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Thanking Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang for her time and for presenting the Consular Acceptance, Ms. Vonekham Cheuangmanivong expressed her delight at returning to Vietnam—her second homeland—in her new role, coinciding with the 14th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
The new Consul General emphasized that 2026 holds special significance for both countries in implementing the achievements following the Congress's success. She expressed confidence that, under the wise leadership of General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam will continue to advance in its era of growth, achieving the goal of becoming a high-income developed nation by 2045.
The Consul General affirmed her commitment to working diligently to fulfill her duties, closely coordinating with Vietnamese agencies, departments, and localities to further promote cooperation between the two countries. This includes enhancing relations between the central and southern provinces of Laos and Da Nang, focusing on economic, educational, cultural, and consular cooperation, as well as boosting people-to-people exchanges and travel between the two nations.
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| Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang takes a photo with the new Lao Consul General in Da Nang City and other delegates. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
