Hanoi: Party General Secretary To Lam met with Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi as the latter came to Vietnam to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.
According to Lao News Agency, General Secretary Lam welcomed the Lao Party and State leader for leading a high-ranking delegation to the celebration, describing it as a testament to the rare, loyal, and special solidarity between the two Parties and nations. He noted that the participation of Lao People’s Army soldiers in the National Day parade was a great encouragement to Vietnam.
The Party chief stressed that every victory in Vietnam’s revolutionary cause has been closely tied to the heartfelt support of the Lao Party, State, and people. He affirmed that Vietnam deeply treasures this valuable assistance, from the years of resistance in the past to the cause of national construction and defence at present, and that Vietnam will do its utmost, together with Laos, to
preserve and further strengthen their special relationship.
On this occasion, the host appreciated the Lao Party and State’s decision to recognize the ‘Truong Son Trail – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos’ as a national historical relic of the country. He said the recognition carries special significance in upholding and honoring the shared history and solidarity between the two nations, while paying tribute to the tens of thousands of Vietnamese and Lao soldiers and youth volunteers who sacrificed along the legendary route.
For his part, the Lao leader offered congratulations to Vietnam, noting that the success of the August Revolution and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945 greatly inspired Laos’s national liberation and energized revolutionary and peace movements among oppressed peoples worldwide. He added that in solidarity with the Vietnamese people, Laos had held a grand ceremony marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day, attended by over 1,500 delegates.
The two leaders informed each o
ther about the situation of their respective Parties and countries, stressing that 2025 holds special significance as the final year of the current Party Congress term, leading up to each Party’s Congress in early 2026. They agreed to maintain close coordination and share experience in preparation, thereby contributing to the successful organization of their congresses.
They held a trustful, sincere, and straightforward exchange on orientations and measures to promote areas of cooperation, while stressing that amid complex regional and global developments, the two countries need to strengthen consultations, share experience, and support each other in overcoming difficulties and challenges.
Alongside strengthening collaboration in politics, defence, and security, both sides agreed to make efforts to elevate and create breakthroughs in economic cooperation to match the level of political relations. Both leaders expressed their delight that many investment projects by Vietnamese enterprises in Laos are bringin
g tangible results; and the two countries are also working together to implement strategic infrastructure projects.
They affirmed their commitment to further strengthening coordination of stances, expanding international integration, ensuring security, and serving the development and interests of the two peoples. Building on their precious traditional ties, the two countries will enhance coordination in the process of international integration, for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
