On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the National Day of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (December 2, 1975 - December 2, 2025), Vietnamese representative agencies in France, Austria, and Russia organized many exchange and congratulatory activities for Laos, thereby reaffirming the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
On November 28, the Vietnamese Embassy and the Lao Embassy in France held a meeting on the occasion of Lao National Day. Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang and Lao Ambassador Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong both delivered profound speeches, emphasizing the historical value and strategic depth of bilateral relations.
Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang said that 2025 has special significance as the two countries prepare for the Party Congress and build a new development strategy in a volatile international context.
He pointed out that the two countries maintain close political dialogue, regularly exchange high-level delegations and promote cooperation projects - important pillars of bilateral relations.
The two sides always share stances on regional and international issues, from the process of building the ASEAN Community to handling security and development challenges.
Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang thanked the Lao Embassy for its cooperation during his term of office and believed that his successor would continue to foster this good traditional relationship.
For his part, Lao Ambassador Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong responded with an emotional speech, emphasizing that the Vietnam-Laos relationship is a "brotherhood," forged in a history of common struggle and developed into a special political trust. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of National Day, he considered this a time to review history and pay tribute to previous generations.
The Ambassador also announced that Laos will be honored to welcome General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the celebration in Vientiane - a strong symbol of the close bond between the two countries. He expressed his gratitude for Vietnam's support in Paris, and deeply sympathized with the damage caused by natural disasters in Vietnam in recent times, and believed that the Vietnamese people will soon overcome difficulties.
Previously, on November 27, in Vienna, a delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria led by Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang visited and congratulated the Lao Embassy on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Laos' National Day and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane.
At the meeting, Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang sent warm congratulations to the Lao government and people, highly appreciating the role of President Kaysone - the one who laid the foundation for the special solidarity relationship between Vietnam and Laos.
He emphasized that Laos' commemorative activities this year are in harmony with the atmosphere of Vietnam celebrating many major historical milestones, demonstrating the similarities in the journey of developing and nurturing relations between the two countries.
For his part, Lao Ambassador to Austria Khampheng Douangthongla thanked Vietnam for its support during both the liberation struggle and the current period of national construction, affirming that the Laos-Vietnam relationship is a "priceless asset" that needs to be preserved and developed through generations.
The two ambassadors also agreed to continue to strengthen close coordination at international forums and the United Nations in Vienna, contributing to peace , stability and development in the region and the world.
Meanwhile, the Vietnamese Embassy in the Russian Federation visited and congratulated the Lao Embassy, together emphasizing the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries and peoples.
At the meeting, Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi sent his best wishes to Lao Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy and his wife, along with all officers and staff of the Lao Embassy.
Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi was delighted with the great achievements that the Lao people have achieved under the leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party over the past 50 years.
Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi recalled that on November 27, in Hanoi, a solemn ceremony was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Laos' National Day and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane with the participation of many senior leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam.
At the ceremony, President Luong Cuong spoke in recognition of President Kayson Phomvihane's great role for the Lao people as well as the special Laos-Vietnam friendship.
In particular, General Secretary To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will also pay an official visit to Laos from December 1 to celebrate with the leaders of the Party, State and all Lao people in the great event of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the country.
During the development journey, Vietnam and Laos have always stood side by side, cultivating the friendship founded by President Ho Chi Minh and President Kaysone Phomvihane, building the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation today.
In 2025, both countries will celebrate major holidays: the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day and the 50th anniversary of Laos' National Day, the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane.
More particularly, both Parties and two countries are preparing for the most important political events: the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
On this occasion, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi emphasized that Vietnam and Laos are standing at the threshold of a new development period, in which the two Parties, two countries, two peoples are full of determination to move forward, side by side, continue to further consolidate the friendship that has overcome the test of time, expand cooperation for common prosperity, for peace, stability and development in the region and the world.
Thanking Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi for his good wishes, Lao Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy affirmed that the Laos-Vietnam relationship is a "priceless asset" that needs to be preserved and developed through generations, in which the two Embassies in the Russian Federation have always maintained good relations, cooperated and supported each other in diplomatic activities as well as cultural exchanges.
The Ambassador believes that Laos will always stand side by side with the Vietnamese people whenever Vietnam needs it, together building the country.
At the meeting, the two Ambassadors also discussed a number of cooperation plans and operational plans of the two Embassies in the coming time, aiming to further strengthen the Vietnam-Laos brotherly relationship./.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/khang-dinh-chieu-sau-moi-quan-he-dac-biet-giua-viet-nam-va-lao-post1079944.vnp
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