Hanoi (VNA) – To mark the 50th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975–2025), representatives of the Vietnamese embassies in China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Germany paid visits to the Lao embassies in the respective host countries on December 1–2 to extend congratulations and reaffirm the special friendship between the two nations.
On December 1, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh and his spouse led a delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy to visit the Lao Embassy, conveying congratulations to Lao Ambassador Somphone Sichaleune, his spouse, and all Lao diplomatic staff.
Binh emphasised that the establishment of Laos marked a major milestone that opened a new era for the Lao people. He hailed the significant achievements Laos has recorded over the past five decades and voiced confidence that under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the country will continue to advance toward a future of peace, independence, stability and prosperity.
He stressed that the 50th National Day of Laos is not only a moment of pride for the Lao people but also a shared joy for Vietnam. Through countless hardships and struggles for independence and freedom, the two Parties, States and peoples have stood shoulder to shoulder, forging the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation that characterise the Vietnam – Laos relations today.
He affirmed Vietnam’s continued support for Laos in socio-economic development and conveyed thanks to Lao localities for assisting Vietnamese provinces to recover from recent natural disasters.
Lao Ambassador Somphone Sichaleune expressed heartfelt appreciation for Vietnam’s sentiments, affirming that Laos’ achievements over the past 50 years bear the profound imprint of the solidarity, assistance and selfless support extended by Vietnam.
He highlighted the state visit to Laos by Party General Secretary To Lam, who also attended the ceremony marking the country's 50th National Day and co-chaired the high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, describing the activities as vivid evidence of the special and enduring relationship between the two countries. He reiterated that Vietnam remains a great friend and loyal comrade of Laos.
Also on December 1, Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong led a delegation of Vietnamese agencies to visit and offer congratulations to the Lao Embassy.
Thong extended warm congratulations to Lao Ambassador Khamfeuang Phanthaxay, his spouse, and all embassy staff. He underlined that the foundation of Laos was a historic milestone that ushered in a new era for the development of the Lao people.
He recalled that throughout the struggle for independence and national development, the Parties, States and peoples of Vietnam and Laos have always stood united, shared hardships, and fought for the ideals of freedom and independence, thereby cultivating their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
Ambassador Khamfeuang Phanthaxay appreciated Vietnam's sentiments and stressed that Laos’ achievements over the past five decades are inseparable from Vietnam’s wholehearted support.
On December 2, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu led a delegation to the Lao Embassy in Phnom Penh to offer congratulations.
Lao Ambassador Buakeo Phumvongsay expressed delight that General Secretary To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the 50th National Day celebrations in Vientiane. He thanked the Party, State and people of Vietnam for their consistent support and warm sentiments toward Laos.
Phumvongsay recalled that Vietnam and Laos are close neighbours whose Parties share common origins in the Indochinese Communist Party, founded and nurtured by Presidents Ho Chi Minh, Kaysone Phomvihane, and Souphanouvong. Throughout history, the two Parties have remained united, leading both peoples to overcome hardship, defeat common enemies, liberate their nations, and work together to build and develop their countries in the new era.
He expressed firm belief that the great friendship and cooperation between the two neighbours will continue to strengthen and reach new heights.
Meanwhile, Vu praised the country’s achievements over the past 50 years and highlighted the strong progress across all areas of bilateral relations. He stressed that adding the element of “strategic cohesion” to bilateral relations—as recently agreed by leaders of both countries in Vientiane—will create new momentum for Vietnam – Laos cooperation in the coming period.
He reaffirmed the Vietnamese Embassy’s commitment to working closely with the Lao Embassy in Cambodia to further deepen bilateral ties.
In Germany on December 2, Ambassador Nguyen Dac Thanh led a Vietnamese Embassy delegation to visit the Lao Embassy in Berlin.
Thanh conveyed warm congratulations to Ambassador Mayboua Xayavong, his spouse, and the Lao diplomatic staff, expressing admiration for Laos’ historic achievements over the past 50 years, particularly during the 40 years of implementing the renewal policy.
He emphasised that the recent high-level visits, including the state visit to Laos by Party General Secretary To Lam and the trip by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to co-chair the 48th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Intergovernmental Committee, reflect Vietnam’s deep regard for its great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos. He also expressed gratitude to Laos for its support during Vietnam’s struggle for independence and in its national development.
Ambassador Xayavong thanked the Vietnamese Embassy for its congratulations and reaffirmed that Laos’ achievements are also shared successes of the Vietnamese people.
The Lao diplomat expressed confidence that the friendship between the two countries will continue to flourish, contributing to regional and global peace, stability and development./.
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