On this occasion, the Vietnamese Government leader had meetings with Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.

PM Pham Minh Chinh shares the sorrow with the bereaved.

At the meetings, on behalf of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, PM Chinh expressed his profound sorrow and extended his deep and sincere condolences to the Lao Party, State, people, and the bereaved.

He showed his deep admiration for comrade Khamtay Siphandone’s tremendous contributions, which left an indelible mark on the history of Laos’s construction and development and the revolutionary movement of the three Indochinese countries.

PM Chinh affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State, and people always deeply value and remember the role and contributions of the former Lao Party and State leader — a great friend, a close and loyal comrade, who played a vital role in building, nurturing, and developing the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.

The PM expressed his firm belief that the Party, State, and people of Laos will transform this loss into a great source of strength to further build and develop Laos into a strong and prosperous nation.

On behalf of the Lao Party, State, and people, the Lao leaders sincerely thanked and showed deep emotion at the condolences extended by the Vietnamese Party, State, and people over the passing of comrade Khamtay Siphandone.

They also expressed deep gratitude for Vietnam’s decision to hold a two-day national mourning for comrade Khamtay Siphandone, which demonstrated the rare and loyal special solidarity between the two Parties, States, and people of the two nations, as well as the close personal ties among the top leaders of Vietnam and Laos.

Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone sincerely thanked for the profound affection shown by the Vietnamese Party, State, and people towards their Lao counterparts, particularly towards comrade Khamtay Siphandone.

He highly appreciated the valuable and heartfelt support that Vietnam has provided to Laos in its past struggle for national independence, as well as in the country's efforts to build, protect, and develop the nation over the years.

The two countries’ leaders also exchanged views on the current socio-economic development situation and priorities in each country.

The Lao leaders announced that they will send a high-ranking delegation to Vietnam to attend the fourth P4G Summit in 2025 and the grand celebration and parade marking 50 years of national reunification of Vietnam.

The Vietnamese and Lao leaders affirmed that, under any circumstances, the Party, State, and people of both nations will continue to do their utmost to preserve and nurture the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam to invite China, Laos, Cambodia to send military personnel to parade

The Ministry of National Defence is set to soon send official invitations to leaders of its Chinese, Lao and Cambodian counterparts to attend a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025) and to send their military personnel to join commemorative military and civilian parade.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia fortify ties in new development phase

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam held a high-level meeting with President of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen, and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Ho Chi Minh City on February 22.

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).