Vietnamese, Lao embassies in Thailand nurture strategic cohesion
A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, led by Ambassador Pham Viet Hung and his spouse Ho Thi Thu Trang, on April 2 paid a visit to the Lao Embassy to extend greetings on the occasion of Laos’ traditional New Year Bunpimay.
Hung conveyed his warmest greetings to Lao Ambassador Sisavath Inphachanh, his family and the embassy’s staff, affirming Vietnam’s pride in Laos’ achievements in national construction and development. He expressed his hope that Laos will maintain political stability and peace, and make further progress under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.
For his part, Sisavath Inphachanh expressed sincere appreciation for the visit and wishes from the Vietnamese side, underscoring the close-knit and special ties between the two embassies, reflected through regular exchanges and interactions.
The Lao ambassador expressed his gratitude to the Party, State and Government of Vietnam for their continued support to Laos, particularly amid the global energy challenges stemming from conflicts in the Middle East, which have adversely affected many economies, including Laos. He voiced confidence that bilateral cooperation will continue to expand, with more joint projects in the pipeline.
The two ambassadors also briefed each other on their respective activities in Thailand and expressed a shared desire to further strengthen coordination and promote more joint initiatives to help reinforce the solidarity and close friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Laos.
Ho Chi Minh City, Lao locality share experience in veterans’ association work
A memorandum of understanding on promoting cooperation between the veterans’ associations of Ho Chi Minh City and Laos’ Champasak province for the 2026-2030 period was signed at a meeting between their leaders in the southern metropolis on the afternoon of April 1.
