Vietnamese President’s visit reflects Laos-Vietnam unique ties: Lao FM
The freshly-ended Laos visit of Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is obvious evidence for the special ties that can only be seen between Laos and Vietnam, Lao Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the outcomes of the visit, which took place from August 9-10.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers a soeech at the Lao National Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Vientian (VNA)– The freshly-ended Laos visit of Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is obvious evidence for the special ties thatcan only be seen between Laos and Vietnam, Lao Foreign Minister SaleumsayKommasith said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on theoutcomes of the visit, which took place from August 9-10.
He described the visit as an important historical milestone in the relationship between the twocountries, contributing to reinforcing and elevating the great friendship,special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two Parties,States and people of Vietnam and Laos.
The Lao FM underlinedthat 14 deals were signed during the visit, manifesting the success of thevisit.
He commented that theVietnamese leader’s visit was a great success, and stressed that the Lao side values and clearly feels the heart-felt sentiments that Vietnamese leaders give to Laos.
Lao Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith (Photo: VNA)
Regarding President Phuc’s delivering a speech at the LaoNational Assembly, he said that this is a historical event of significantmeaning, showing the close attention of the Party, State and people ofVietnam towards Laos.
On behalf of the Party, State and people of Laos, the minister expressed gratitude to the Party, State and people of Vietnam for alwaysbeing ready to share difficulties, accompany with and support Laos in any circumstances./.
Earlier on the same day, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered an important speech at the first session of the 9th National Assembly of Laos, becoming the first foreign leader to do so at the new NA Building of Laos.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and the high-ranking Party and State delegation arrived at Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi late August 10, concluding their two-day official friendship visit to Laos.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Laos held significance, contributing to fostering great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.
The Lao media continue running articles on the official friendly visit to Laos by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, all describing the trip from August 9-10 a success.
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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers a soeech at the Lao National Assembly (Photo: VNA) 
Lao Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith (Photo: VNA) 
