On the occasion, Lam also held meetings with Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, and PM Sonexay Siphandone.

Party General Secretary To Lam leads a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to pay their final respects to Gen. Khamtay Siphandone.

Expressing sorrow over Khamtay's passing, Lam extended his heartfelt condolences to the high-ranking leaders and people of Laos, and the late leader’s family.

He described Khamtay as an eminent figure of the first generation of Lao revolutionaries, who played a pivotal role in building the Lao revolution, leading the national democratic revolution, and safeguarding and developing the country.

He was also a pioneer in implementing the LPRP’s comprehensive renewal policy, and a loyal, close and steadfast friend of Vietnam who stood shoulder to shoulder with the Vietnamese people through their struggles for national protection and the nation building. His passing, Lam noted, is a great loss to the Party, State, and people of both Laos and Vietnam.

To honour Khamtay's contributions, Lam announced that Vietnamese Party and State have decided to observe two days of national mourning.

PM Sonexay Siphandone expressed sincere gratitude to Lam and the Vietnamese delegation, noting that they were the first to come to Laos to offer condolences to the Lao Party and State, and the later leader's family. This gesture, he noted, reflects the deep bond and affection for their beloved father, a great leader of the Lao Party, State, and people.

Lam and the Lao leaders reflected on Khamtay’s illustrious revolutionary career, which began with his involvement in the Indochinese Communist Party.

They underscored his close ties to the Vietnamese revolution and his strong relationships with Vietnam’s senior revolutionary leaders, describing these as vivid manifestations of the rare unbreakable and loyal relationship between the Parties, States, and revolutionary causes of both nations.

The Lao leaders affirmed that future generations of Lao leaders will continue to work alongside their Vietnamese counterparts to nurture the special friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, built and nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane, President Souphanouvong, and other leaders of both countries.

Party chief Lam commended Laos for its active preparations for the upcoming Party congresses at all levels in the lead-up to the 12th National Party Congress next year.

He stressed that streamlining and reorganising Laos’ political apparatus is a critical task, signaling positive progress that will bolster national development in the new phase. He also reaffirmed Vietnam’s readiness to continue supporting Laos in its efforts to build, protect, and develop the nation.

The Lao hosts noted that they are studying and applying Vietnam’s experience, committing to bold reforms to meet the demands of national development and enhance the quality of life for their people.

Both sides agreed to maintain frequent exchanges of delegations at all levels, especially high level, and effectively follow existing agreements, including those from the trilateral meeting of leaders from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

They stressed the importance of Vietnam and Laos standing side by side and supporting each other to foster the great friendship and special bond between their Parties, States and people, ensuring this relationship remains increasingly fruitful.

Vietnam strengthens business and investment ties in Laos

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on February 14 held a meeting with a delegation of Vietnamese businesses and international enterprises from various countries, led by Nguyen Hong Hue, Chairman of the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese.

Vietnam always values and prioritises the development of Vietnam-Laos special relationship

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, is paying a visit to Laos and will co-chair the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee on January 9 and 10.

Vietnam, Laos maximise trade, investment cooperation potential

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Lao Consulate General in the city on December 27 oganised a Vietnam-Laos trade and investment promotion forum which aimed to boost connections between the two countries’ businesses and investors.

Delegation from Xaysomboun province (Laos) visits Viet Yen township and Hoa Phu IP (Hiep Hoa district)

BAC GIANG - Continuing the visit and work in Bac Giang, the delegation of Xaysomboun province (Laos) led by Dengpa Thum Thong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Zone 18, Chairman of the Xaysomboun Provincial People's Council on December 18 visited Viet Yen township and Hoa Phu Industrial Park (IP) in Hiep Hoa district (Bac Giang).

Delegation from Xaysomboun Province (Laos) visits Son Dong district and Luc Ngan fruit growing area

BAC GIANG - Continuing the working trip in Bac Giang province, the delegation of Xaysomboun province (Laos) on December 17 visited Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecotourism complex (Son Dong district) and Luc Ngan fruit growing area.

Delegation from Xaysomboun Province (Laos) pays working visit to Bac Giang province

BAC GIANG - On December 16, the delegation of Xaysomboun Province (Laos) led by Dengpa Thum Thong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Zone 18, Chairman of the Xaysomboun Provincial People's Council visited and worked in Bac Giang province.