Hanoi: The upcoming state visit to Laos by Party General Secretary To Lam aims to further deepen the special Vietnam-Laos relationship, as stated by Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam. This visit reaffirms both countries’ commitment to preserving their traditional bonds and strengthening their enduring great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
According to Lao News Agency, the ambassador highlighted that the Party leader’s visit holds historic significance and special importance for Vietnam-Laos relations, especially as both nations prepare to celebrate major national milestones in 2025. Invited by Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith, the Vietnamese Party chief and his entourage will attend a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day and co-chair a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party from December 1-2.
The visit represents a historic diplomatic milestone that reflects the deep respect, close bond, and strong mutual support between the two Parties, States, and peoples. It aims to reinforce political trust, advance comprehensive cooperation, and open new directions for bilateral relations in the new era. The Vietnamese Party leader’s participation in Laos’ 50th National Day celebrations underscores the special bond, deep solidarity, and enduring friendship between the two nations, emphasizing that each country’s success is a shared success.
The diplomat noted that Party General Secretary To Lam is scheduled to hold talks with Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, meet with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane, visit former senior Lao leaders, attend a ceremony to inaugurate the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park, and deliver a policy speech at the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration.
Both sides are expected to update on the situation of each Party and country, share views on global and regional situations of common concern, discuss key areas of cooperation, review and evaluate bilateral relations over the past five years, and set major directions for future collaboration across politics, defence, security, and foreign affairs. The discussions will focus on deepening political relations, strengthening strategic cooperation on security and development, and enhancing collaboration across all levels and sectors.
The two sides will discuss achieving breakthroughs in economic, trade, investment, and infrastructure cooperation, strengthening cultural, educational, and people-to-people exchanges, and expanding mutual support and cooperation across ministries, agencies, and localities. Several key cooperation documents are expected to be signed, providing a legal framework and setting new directions that align with each country’s development requirements and shared interests.
These planned exchanges aim to lay a solid foundation for jointly overcoming challenges in safeguarding and developing both nations, reflecting a shared vision and long-term strategic interests for sustainable, self-reliant, and prosperous development, while contributing positively to promoting peace, friendship, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
The diplomat emphasized the importance of maintaining political foundations, deepening coordination on strategic issues, and sharing experiences in Party and political system building, national defence, security, foreign affairs, and international integration. Promoting economic cooperation, especially in institutional development, finance, transport infrastructure, and other sectors, is also crucial for sustainable and resilient development.
Attention should be given to promoting people-to-people exchange and cooperation in education and training, creating opportunities for young officials, party members, youth, students, and pupils to connect, exchange, and learn from one another. Strengthening coordination and mutual support at regional and international forums, particularly within ASEAN and Mekong sub-regional cooperation mechanisms, is essential to safeguard shared interests and contribute to peace, stability, cooperation, and sustainable development.
The ambassador expressed confidence that with their tradition of special solidarity, strong political trust, and the shared will of their people, Vietnam and Laos will continue to stand side by side, advance toward prosperity, and further nurture their great friendship, ensuring this enduring partnership grows stronger and forever.
