Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh starts official visit to Laos
On January 11 morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Vientiane, beginning his two-day official visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, during which he will co-chair the 45th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed by his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone. (Photo: VNA) |
He was welcomed at the airport by Minister, Chairman of the Lao Deputy Prime Minister Office Alounxai Sounnalath, Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang, and Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung.
Right after arriving in Vientiane, Prime Minister Chinh laid a wreath at a monument dedicated to Laos’ unknown martyrs in tribute to Lao people who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the country, as well as for Vietnam's independence, freedom and reunification.
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandonethen chaired an official welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Chinh and the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone observe the national anthems of the two countries. (Photo: VNA) |
This is the first official visit to the neighbouring country by Prime Minister Chinh and his first overseas trip this year. Prime Minister Chinh is also the first foreign leader to visit Laos since Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone took office.
During his stay, Prime Minister Chinh is scheduled to hold talks with Sonexay Siphandone; pay a courtesy visit to Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith; meet with National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane; attend a closing ceremony of the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year; and meet the Vietnamese community living in Laos.
The visit affirms Vietnam’s consistent policy of treasuring and prioritising the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two nations, as well as Vietnam’s support for Laos during its national renovation and integration.
(Source: VNA)
