The message wrote that Comrade Khamtay Siphandone is an outstanding leader of the first generation, a key nucleus of the LPRP Central Committee, an eminent son of the Lao people, and a steadfast revolutionary soldier who dedicated his life to national independence, and freedom and happiness of the people, and the prosperous development of Laos.

His passing is a great loss to the Party, State, and people of Laos, as well as his family. The Party, State, army, and people of Vietnam have also lost a great friend and a close comrade who stood side by side during the long resistance wars of both nations. He consistently supported the Vietnamese people's efforts in national construction and defence and made significant contributions to building, consolidating, and advancing the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam highly appreciate Comrade Khamtay Siphandone’s great contributions to the Lao people’s past struggle for national independence as well as the present cause of reform, and national protection, construction, and development.

The Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, and people of Vietnam extend their deepest condolences to the Party, State, Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction, and people of Laos, as well as the family of Comrade Khamtay Siphandone, according to the message.

"We firmly believe that the Party, State, and people of Laos, along with Comrade Khamtay Siphandone’s family, will soon overcome this profound loss and continue building a prosperous Laos,” the message said.

HCM City gives top priority to developing Vietnam-Laos relations: official

Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thanh Nghi affirmed the city’s consistent commitment to fostering strong relationships with localities in Laos.