General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong receive Lao Deputy PM, Defence Minister

WVR/VNA - On December 7, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted the significance of Vietnam-Laos special relationship during a reception in Hanoi for Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos Chansamone Chanyalath.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong receive Lao Deputy PM, Defence Minister
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Chansamone Chanyalath. (Photo: VNA)

Speaking highly of the traditional cooperation between the two armies and the outcomes of the talks between the two Defence Ministers, the Party chief asked the two Defence Ministries to build on their past achievements, fulfill assigned political tasks, and effectively carry out the Protocol and cooperation plan.

He expressed his belief that under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), the Lao army and people will reap greater achievements and realise the Resolution adopted by the 11th National Party Congress.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong receive Lao Deputy PM, Defence Minister
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong took a photo with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Chansamone Chanyalath and other delegates. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy Prime Minister, Defence Minister Chanyalath, for his part, affirmed that Laos will work together with Vietnam to foster and pass on the special solidarity to later generations.

In any circumstance, the Lao Defence Ministry will work closely with its Vietnamese counterpart to accomplish tasks assigned by the Parties, States and people of the two countries, he said. He also pledged to effectively implement cooperation agreements reached by leaders of the two Parties and countries, the Protocol and cooperation plan between the two Defence Ministries.

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(Source: WVR/VNA)