Lam affirmed that the visit contributes to realising the two countries’ high-level agreement on defence and security cooperation, and further deepening their special solidarity.

Party General Secretary To Lam (R) welcomes General Vilay Lakhamphong, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Public Security.

He congratulated and appreciated the significant achievements that Laos has made in recent times, particularly in the implementation of the Resolution of the 11th National Party Congress.

This includes maintaining political stability, strengthening national defence and security, fostering socio-economic development, and achieving many successes in foreign affairs, such as successfully holding the ASEAN Chairmanship and the Chair of the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45).

The top leader affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to and prioritises strengthening and enhancing the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, considering it a strategic task of vital significance for the development of each country.

Vietnam remains committed to supporting Laos' development and is ready to share its experience across all fields towards mutual development, he emphasised.

Speaking highly of the close and effective cooperation between the two public security ministries, he proposed they continue to promote their fine traditions, enhance mutual support and close collaboration, exchange information and share experience in combating activities aimed at destabilising each country by hostile forces, preventing peaceful evolution, and fighting transnational crime, especially drug trafficking.

These efforts, he affirmed, will help ensure security and order, and build a shared borderline of peace, stability and development, with both sides firmly resisting hostile forces from using one country’s territory to undermine the other.

On this occasion, the Party chief extended warm greetings and best wishes to Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and senior leaders of Laos.

For his part, Vilay respectfully conveyed the regards of Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun to Party General Secretary Lam. He congratulated the significant achievements that the Vietnamese people have attained recently, and expressed his belief that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam led by Lam, the Vietnamese people will continue to achieve new, greater accomplishments, successfully realise the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and organise Party congresses at all levels leading to the 14th National Party Congress in early 2026.

Vilay sincerely thanked Vietnam for the substantial, timely, and effective support and assistance it has provided to Laos over the years, including helping Laos successfully host the ASEAN and AIPA Summits in 2024.

He informed the host about the recent situation in Laos, the implementation of the Resolution of the 11th National Party Congress, and the cooperation between the two countries’ public security ministries.

He affirmed that the Lao Ministry of Public Security will continue to uphold traditions and closely coordinate with its Vietnamese counterpart in firmly protecting national security and maintaining social order and safety in all circumstances, contributing to strengthening and enhancing the special Laos-Vietnam relationship.

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.

PM attends inauguration of resettlement areas of Lao Cai’s typhoon-affected villages

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 attended the inauguration ceremony of the resettlement area projects in three villages of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai which had been severely affected by flash floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi in early September.

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. 

Vietnam triumphs over Laos 4-1 in ASEAN Cup

Vietnam’s national football team started their journey at the 2024 ASEAN Championship with a 4 - 1 win against Laos at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane on December 10.