Laos, Vietnam tighten special solidarity at UN

In the atmosphere of friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang warmly congratulated the important achievements that the Lao Party, State and people have achieved in socio-economic development and international integration.

The Ambassador particularly appreciated Laos' success in its role as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2024 in the context of many fluctuations in the international and regional situation, contributing to further strengthening the solidarity and the regional bloc’s centrality, as well as raising Laos' position and prestige in the international arena.

Giang affirmed his wish to continue promoting the tradition of close coordination and trust between the two delegations at the UN in the coming time, thus making practical contributions to carrying out the foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, enhancing the role of each country at multilateral forums, and at the same time constantly tightening the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

Appreciating the comradely and brotherly sentiments of his Vietnamese colleagues, Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, head of the Lao Permanent Representative to the UN sincerely thanked the Vietnamese Delegation for their close cooperation and effective support over the past time, especially during the time the Lao Delegation assumed the role of Chair of the ASEAN Committee in New York. 

Vongnorkeo expressed his belief that Vietnam's foreign affairs achievements in recent times, including the contributions of the Permanent Mission to the UN, are an important foundation for Vietnam to enter a "new era, nation’s rising era", with the companionship and support of the neighbouring nation.