At a reception for the visiting Chief of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army Major General Sanyahak Phomvihane in Hanoi on May 12, President Triet stressed that the comprehensive relationship between both Parties, States, people and armies of the two countries is a special and faithful example that the present and future generations must always respect and maintain.

Major General Sanyahak Phomvihane briefed the Vietnamese leader on the results of a meeting between two military delegations on the evaluation of annual cooperation protocols between the two national defence ministries. Both parties agreed to continue to cooperate and help each other in order to bolster the friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Earlier the same day, a ceremony was held in Hanoi to welcome Major General Sanyahak Phomvihane and a high-level delegation from the Lao People’s Army. The Lao military delegation had talks with a high-level delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army, headed by Chief of the General Staff Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Khac Nghien.

They exchanged views on regional and world political and security issues and appraised cooperation between the two armies. They also agreed to continue implementing protocols signed between the two armies and boost cooperation in training to ensure technical logistics and exchange visits and experience on issues of mutual concern.

The same day, the Lao guests also paid a courtesy visit to Vietnamese Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh.