President Luong Cuong’s state visit to Laos is a success: Deputy PM, FM Bui Thanh Son
WVR/VNA - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has hailed President Luong Cuong’s state visit to Laos from April 24–25 as a success, marked by 15 activities that reinforced the deep ties between the two nations.
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| Top Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith hosts welcome ceremony for President Luong Cuong. (Photo: VNA) |
Talking with the press, Deputy Prime Minister Son noted that the visit’s timing held special significance, coinciding with Laos’ recent Bunpimay New Year (April 13–16) and Vietnam’s preparations for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30), a milestone that also paved the way for Laos’ victory in 1975.
The visit offered a chance to reflect on the rich history of the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance and special solidarity founded by President Ho Chi Minh, Presidents Kaysone Phomvihane and Suphanouvong and nurtured by generations of leaders and people from both nations, he said, adding that this enduring bond, rooted in unity, loyalty, and heartfelt commitment, continues to inspire younger generations to carry forward this cherished relationship.
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| President Luong Cuong and top Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith hold talks in Vientiane, witness the signing of cooperation documents. (Photo: NDO) |
Deputy Prime Minister Son outlined the visit’s key outcomes, with both nations pledging to deepen political ties, particularly through closer collaboration in national defence - security, and addressing shared development challenges.
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| President Luong Cuong meets with top Lao legislator Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane. (Photo: VNA) |
They committed to elevating economic ties to match their special relationship by refining legal frameworks and establishing synchronous cooperation mechanisms. A flagship initiative is the Vung Ang Port project, which will support Laos’ strategic goal of sea access, strengthen regional connectivity, and create new development opportunities for both countries.
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| President Luong Cuong meets Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, reaffirms close bilateral ties. (Photo: VNA) |
Education and training cooperation will also be intensified, focusing on quality and efficiency to meet the evolving needs of both nations.
On the occasion, President Cuong announced a 3 million USD donation from the Vietnamese Government and people to construct a district-level hospital in Vientiane province, contributing to Laos’ social welfare.
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| President Luong Cuong attends Vietnam - Laos friendship exchange programme: President Luong Cuong (L), and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith attend the Vietnam-Laos friendship exchange programme. (Photo: VNA) |
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to close collaboration at international and regional forums, including ASEAN, the United Nations, and Mekong cooperation frameworks. They also stressed the importance of realising outcomes from the recent trilateral meeting of Vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian Party leaders to boost economic ties among the three nations.
Meeting with the Vietnamese community and businesses in Laos, President Cuong commended the active role of Vietnamese associations in advocating for the interests of Vietnamese residents living there.
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| President Luong Cuong’s state visit to Laos is a success: Deputy PM, FM Bui Thanh Son gave an interview to the press. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
Deputy Prime Minister Son underscored the enduring value of the Vietnam-Laos special relationship and conveyed a strong message about the shared commitment to advancing bilateral ties into a more substantive, practical, and effective phase. This contributes to building a united and self-reliant ASEAN Community for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
(Source: WVR/VNA)
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