Lao Prime Minister begins Vietnam visit
Politburo member and Prime Minister of Laos Phankham Viphavanh arrived in Ha Noi on January 8 morning, begining his official visit to Viet Nam from January 8-10 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh.
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| Politburo member and Prime Minister of Laos Phankham Viphavanh arrived in Ha Noi on January 8, beginning his official visit from January 8-10. (Photo: VNA) |
The Lao PM is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Chansamone Chanyalath; Deputy PM, Minister of Planning and Investment and Chairman of the Laos - Viet Nam Cooperation Committee Sonexay Siphandone; Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith, and other ministers and officials.
It is the first visit by a foreign high-ranking leader to Viet Nam this year, showing the determination of the two countries’ leaders in promoting Viet Nam - Laos special ties and effectively carrying out the Viet Nam - Laos Joint Statement in June 2021.
It is also the first meaningful event within the framework of the Viet Nam - Laos, Laos - Viet Nam Year of Solidarity and Friendship in order to further tighten special bilateral relationship.
(Source: VNA)
