The two ministers agreed to maintain close coordination in the time ahead and to expand cooperation under the new framework and orientation, underscoring the significance of the two countries’ “great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, strategic cohesion”.
President of the Lao Journalists’ Association (LJA) Savanhkhone Razmountry urged Vietnamese assistance in upskilling Lao reporters and media workers and expressed keen interest in adopting sci-tech advances, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in journalistic work.
The two ministries reviewed the crime situation, social order and safety issues, and drug-related cases concerning both countries; evaluated the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on August 9, 2021, and other bilateral agreements, treaties, and cooperation plans; and discussed coordination in combating human trafficking, social-order crimes and drug offences along the Vietnam–Laos border.
The same day, the CPV Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation held a working session with the Lao delegation, during which, the two sides exchanged experience in the front work, mass mobilisation, ethnic and religious affairs, reviewed recent cooperation and outlined priorities for the time ahead.
Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Prof. Nguyen Xuan Thang urged deeper joint research on the strategic relationship between the two Parties and States, not only in economic affairs but also in political theory and Party organisation.
Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune expressed profound gratitude to the Party, State and people of Vietnam for their comprehensive support to Laos in general and to its health sector in particular.
PM Chinh stressed that in the current context, the two countries must adopt new resolve, new approaches and new drivers to build momentum for development, while further deepening the special Vietnam–Laos relationship as a model of international relations.
The meeting created new and crucial conditions for the two countries to implement their development, defence – security, and foreign policies which will be specified at the coming national congresses of the two Parties in early 2026.
Vietnam and Laos aim to raise bilateral trade to 5 billion USD in the near future and 10 billion USD in the longer term, and to implement high-impact projects that fully leverage the strengths of each side.
The exhibition showcased nearly 30 standout images handpicked from VNA’s extensive archives and shot by its domestic photojournalists and resident correspondents in Vientiane, vividly illustrating the deep-rooted and unwavering ties between the two Parties, States, and peoples.
Vietnam and Laos will continue to enhance the defined drivers of their great friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and special solidarity in the new context and requirements, while adding the new content of “strategic cohesion” in all areas, particularly taking the economy as the driving force and the people as the foundation.
Vietnam always strongly assists Laos in its renewal and development, and stands ready to share experience and give the top priority to assistance for Laos in strategic tasks during the new term.
The ground breaking for construction of the southern region branch of the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration reflects not only the cooperation in education and training between the two Parties and States but also serves as a vivid symbol of the strong friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Laos.
Trung noted that one of the most important outcomes of the visit was the decision by the two Parties and States to elevate the bilateral ties to a new framework that adds the element of “strategic cohesion” to the traditional motto of “great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation”.
As of April, Vietnam had invested in 267 projects in Laos, with total registered capital of 5.63 billion USD. In the first 10 months of this year, Vietnam’s investment reached 566.1 million USD, focusing on high-quality, sustainable projects in key sectors where Laos has strengths, such as clean energy, mining, and agriculture.
Hung congratulated Laos on its significant achievements in recent years. He outlined Vietnam’s progress in streamlining and restructuring the organisational apparatus and political system, noting that this process will continue to be refined to better meet the requirements and tasks of the new period.
Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh has congratualted the Lao Embassy on the 50th National Day of Laos, reiterating that Vietnam remains a great friend and loyal comrade of Laos.
Hanoi and Vientiane have agreed to further consolidate their comprehensive cooperation across all channels and fields, reaffirming their determination to deepen existing achievements while expanding cooperation into new areas.
“With the strong commitment of senior leaders of both Parties and States, along with the efforts of ministries, sectors, localities and enterprises, we have every reason to be confident in a bright future for each nation and for our special relationship in the new period,” said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong.
The Party chief’s visit demonstrated Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of giving the highest priority to its special solidarity with Laos.
The two sides affirmed their commitment to further deepening the relationship between the two Parties and countries, viewing it as the core pillar strategically guiding the Vietnam – Laos comprehensive cooperation.
Building on and upholding the special solidarity between the two countries, the two sides agreed to elevate the Vietnam–Laos relationship to a new level, defining it as “great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion,” reflecting their shared vision, intertwined strategic interests, and a long-term companionship orientation for sustainable development, self-reliance, and prosperity for both nations.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang suggested the two ministries strengthen cooperation to firmly safeguard national security and maintain social order in each country.
Co-chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, this year’s meeting reaffirms the highest level of political commitment to nurturing the unique Vietnam–Laos relationship and to strengthening the committee as the key platform for addressing issues, coordinating policies and advancing joint development.
The Vietnamese minister also affirmed that the Party, State, Government, army, and people of Vietnam will always remember the support and assistance of the Party, State, Government, army, and people of Laos in the past struggle for independence and national unification in the past, as well as in the current process of national construction and protection.