State President Luong Cuong thanked the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the Government, and the Lao Front for National Construction for sending condolences over the passing of former State President Tran Duc Luong.
State President Luong Cuong receives Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou in Hanoi on May 25. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong on May 25 received Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou, who was in Vietnam to pay tribute to and attend the memorial service for former State President Tran Duc Luong.
President Cuong thanked the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the Government, and the Lao Front for National Construction for sending condolences over the passing of the former State President.
He also expressed appreciation for the presence of the Lao delegation led by Vice President Pany Yathotou, saying it demonstrated the profound, close-knit ties between the two Parties, States, and peoples.
Cuong emphasised that during his lifetime, Tran Duc Luong always showed special attention to the Lao revolution and made tremendous contributions to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Cuong congratulated the Lao Party, State, and people on their significant and comprehensive achievements across various fields, expressing confidence that the neighbouring country will gain even greater successes and successfully organise the 12th National Party Congress.
The leader stressed that the bilateral relationship has been increasingly fostered in recent times, achieving many important r♔esults.
He emphasised key points in advancing Vietnam-Laos cooperation in the coming time, including the effective implementation of high-level agreements between the two Parties and States, as well as the outcomes of visits by high-ranking leaders.
For her part, Pany Yathotou affirmed that Laos always remembers and appreciates the deep affection and significant contributions of former State President Tran Duc Luong to consolidating and strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
She commended the great and comprehensive achievements that the Party, State, and people of Vietnam have made, noting Vietnam’s increasingly elevated position and role on the international stage.
Pany Yathotou also expressed deep gratitude for Vietnam’s sincere, effective, and timely support for Laos over the years and agreed with Cuong’s remarks on major aspects of bilateral cooperation.
The Party, State, and people of Laos will do their utmost together with their Vietnamese counterparts to preserve and foster the special solidarity, she affirmed./.
A photo exhibition highlighting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos opened on April 25 at the Lao National Convention Centre in Vientiane, as part of State President Luong Cuong’s state visit to Laos.
Despite regional and global uncertainties, the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos have continued to flourish and been strengthened across all fields, from politics, defence-security, diplomacy to economy and others, the diplomat said.
The two sides agreed to enhance ties in combating drug crime, high-tech crime, and illegal immigration; intensify efforts against organised crime networks; and conduct peak crime crackdowns along the Vietnam – Laos border, helping maintain security and order in both countries.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
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