Ha congratulated Laos on the positive achievements made by the Party, State, and people of Laos in recent times. He reaffirmed Vietnam’s deep appreciation for its special relationship with Laos and emphasised that the Vietnamese Party and State consistently give the highest priority to the unique bond of solidarity with Laos. He also reiterated Vietnam’s strong and comprehensive support for Laos’s renewal and development process.

The two Deputy PMs discussed measures to further strengthen cooperation and implement the outcomes of high-level agreements as well as the 47th meeting of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee.

Khaykhamphithoune fully agreed with his Vietnamese counterpart’s remarks and maintained that Laos attaches great importance to its relationship with Vietnam. He affirmed Laos’s commitment to fostering the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam, ensuring its continued sustainable and in-depth development.

He highlighted the importance of regular high-level exchanges and Vietnam’s facilitation of Laos’s use of Vung Ang Port as concrete expressions of the close brotherhood and mutual support between the two peoples.

Both Deputy PMs stressed that ministries, sectors, and localities of the two countries have been working closely to resolve difficulties, with some key joint projects making positive progress. They agreed to continue directing relevant agencies to effectively implement high-level agreements, cooperation programmes between the two Parties and States, and bilateral mechanisms, with a particular focus on enhancing economic connectivity, especially transport infrastructure.

In addition, they concurred on the need to strengthen public communication and education on the special Vietnam - Laos relationship, particularly among the younger generations.

Amid ongoing complex and unpredictable global and regional developments, the two Deputy PMs agreed that Vietnam and Laos should maintain close coordination and mutual support at regional and international forums, and regularly consult each other on strategic issues concerning their security and development

The two Deputy PMs are in Kunming, China, for the 9th China–South Asia Expo and the 29th Kunming Import and Export Fair.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia bolster tripartite cooperation on sidelines of ASEAN Summit

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 26 hosted a working breakfast with his Cambodian and Lao counterparts Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and Sonexay Siphandone on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.