Overview of the visit to Vietnam of the General Secretary, President of Laos and his wife

VOV.VN - General Secretary andPresident of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, his wife Naly Sisoulith and a high-ranking delegation of the Lao Party and State visited Vietnam from September 10 to 13, at the invitation of General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife.

On the morning of September 10, the plane carrying General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife, along with a high-ranking delegation of the Lao Party and State, arrived at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi , to begin a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife. Photo: VNA

On the morning of September 10, the official welcoming ceremony for General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, his wife and the high-ranking delegation of the Lao Party and State was solemnly held at the Presidential Palace according to the highest protocol reserved for heads of state with a 21-gun salute; General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife presided over the welcoming ceremony.

Following the success of President To Lam's official visit to Laos in July after taking office, this visit by Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife continues to strengthen the special friendship and solidarity between the two Parties, two countries and people of Laos and Vietnam.

Currently, the political relationship between the two countries continues to be strengthened and is becoming increasingly deep, close and trustworthy. Laos-Vietnam defense cooperation has been strengthened, contributing to maintaining peace and political stability in each country. In terms of economy, Vietnam has invested in 256 projects in Laos worth 5.5 billion USD; Laos-Vietnam trade in the first 8 months of 2024 reached 1.3 billion USD; Vietnam will import 3,000 MW of electricity from Laos by 2025.

Immediately after the official welcoming ceremony, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, General Secretary and President To Lam held talks with General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

At the talks, the two leaders agreed to strengthen the pillars of cooperation in defense and security, ensuring a solid foundation for each other to effectively deal with increasingly diverse and complex security challenges; actively and effectively implement protocols and cooperation plans on defense and security, contributing to maintaining political stability in each country.

The two sides also agreed to create a breakthrough in economic, cultural, scientific and technological cooperation on the basis of exploiting and maximizing the potential and strengths of each country, promoting the substantial connection of the two economies in terms of institutions, infrastructure, transportation, telecommunications, and tourism, while promoting the connection of the three economies of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia as agreed by the governments of the three countries.

The two sides agreed to maintain effective information exchange, assessment of the international situation, care for and protect each other's legitimate interests in accordance with international law, including the East Sea issue, sustainable use of Mekong River water resources; consult, closely coordinate, and effectively support each other in international and regional issues and activities at multilateral forums.

During the visit, on the morning of September 10, Ms. Naly Sisoulith, wife of General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, visited Ms. Ngo Thi Man, wife of the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and burned incense in memory of the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at her private home in Hanoi.

During the visit, on the afternoon of September 10 in Hanoi, Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary and President To Lam, and Mrs. Naly Sisoulith, wife of General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, visited Birla Children's Village, Hanoi. After more than 30 years of operation, Birla Children's Village Hanoi has received more than 500 children with special circumstances for care and nurturing. The children have been studying and participating in cultural, artistic, physical education and sports movements; career counseling, job connections to help them stabilize their lives and reintegrate into the community.

Meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith sent his sincere condolences to the Vietnamese people, especially the localities and people affected by the natural disaster caused by storm No. 3.

The two leaders agreed to focus on removing obstacles in implementing important projects; continue to pay attention to and promote cooperation in education, culture, tourism, banking, labor and people-to-people exchange. Photo: VNA

On the morning of September 11, Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife laid a wreath and visited President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. The wreath carried the inscription: "President Ho Chi Minh lives forever in our revolutionary cause."

Also on the morning of September 11, Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife laid a wreath at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs. The wreath bore the inscription: "Forever remember the feats of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers".

On September 11, in Hanoi, the High-level Meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party was co-chaired by General Secretary and President To Lam and General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. This is an important cooperation mechanism in the relationship between the two Parties and two countries, contributing to strengthening and deepening the special solidarity between the two Parties, two States and peoples of Vietnam and Laos.

At the meeting, the two sides affirmed that the Vietnam-Laos relationship is a priceless common asset of the two peoples, an objective necessity and the greatest source of strength for the two parties, two states and peoples, and needs to continue to promote, preserve and pass on to future generations.

General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed that the Vietnam-Laos relationship has always been a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy. General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith affirmed that, under any circumstances, Laos will work with Vietnam to consolidate, preserve and foster the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos to grow stronger.

On the afternoon of September 11, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith. At the meeting, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that the Vietnamese National Assembly will continue to support and assist Laos in successfully assuming the role of ASEAN Chair and AIPA 45 Chair; is ready to share experiences and provide professional support in issues where Vietnam has strengths, such as monitoring the implementation of budget estimates, building a legal corridor, and monitoring key cooperation projects between the two countries.

Appreciating the cooperation between the two countries' parliaments, Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith said that the relationship between the two parliaments is an important factor contributing to the overall success of the good relationship between the two countries.

On the afternoon of September 11, General Secretary and President To Lam and General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith met with former volunteer soldiers, experts, Vietnamese students studying in Laos and the young generation of the two countries. The meeting took place in a warm atmosphere, imbued with the friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

At the meeting, General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed his pride and emotion for the enormous contributions and sacrifices of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts in Laos; affirmed that most battlefields in Laos bear the mark of Lao and Vietnamese soldiers; and remembered the impressive images in history of soldiers from the two countries fighting side by side, sharing the same trench, sharing joys and sorrows, supporting and helping each other, biting a grain of rice in half, breaking a vegetable in half, sacrificing for each other to bring independence and freedom to the nation and happiness and prosperity to the people of the two countries.

Within the framework of the State visit to Vietnam, on September 12, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife had many meaningful activities in Ho Chi Minh City. In the photo: Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen went to the plane to welcome the delegation (photo PN)

In the early afternoon, the delegation visited Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City Branch (Nha Rong Wharf) (photo by Ha Khanh)

General Secretary, President of Laos and his wife listen to a presentation about President Ho Chi Minh (photo by Ha Khanh)

After that, the delegation moved to Guest House T78 and attended the launching ceremony of the campaign and received voluntary contributions to support people in the northern provinces affected by storm No. 3. Photo: General Secretary and President of Laos holding hands with former President Nguyen Minh Triet as they entered the hall (photo by Ha Khanh)

Also attending the event were General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife, former President Nguyen Minh Triet, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen, etc.

General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith supports people in the northern provinces affected by storm No. 3 (Photo: QH)

Also at Guest House T78, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith met with former President Nguyen Minh Triet.

Afterwards, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith continued to meet with former President Truong Tan Sang (photo by Ha Khanh).

At the meetings, Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed his joy at returning to visit Ho Chi Minh City and meeting former President Nguyen Minh Triet and former President Truong Tan Sang, close friends and comrades of the Lao Party, State and People. The Lao General Secretary and President affirmed that Laos will continue to preserve, cultivate and pass on to future generations the fine tradition of the special Vietnam-Laos relationship.

Former President Nguyen Minh Triet and former President Truong Tan Sang highly appreciated the significance of the State visit of General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, expressing their belief that under the wise leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party headed by General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, the Lao country and people will overcome all difficulties, continue to gain even greater new achievements, successfully implement the Resolution of the 11th National Congress and prepare for and successfully organize the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. In the photo: General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith presents a gift to former President Nguyen Minh Triet (photo by Ha Khanh).

On the evening of September 12, at Thong Nhat Hall, Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Nguyen Van Nen, Politburo member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, met with General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith (photo by Ha Khanh).

Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed his joy and appreciation for the friendship and cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao localities in recent times, including cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and the capital Vientiane (photo by Ha Khanh).

As scheduled, on the morning of September 13, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife and the working delegation left Ho Chi Minh City, successfully concluding their visit to Vietnam (photo PN).

On the occasion of the State visit to Vietnam by General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife, the two countries issued a Vietnam - Laos Joint Statement. The Joint Statement includes 10 points, affirming: The two sides agreed and highly appreciated the good results of the State visit to Vietnam by General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and the State visit to Laos by Comrade To Lam in his capacity as President in July 2024, which is a milestone in the history of Vietnam - Laos relations, contributing significantly to consolidating and nurturing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos to new heights, for the prosperity of the people of the two countries, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

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