The state visit to Laos by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam, as well as his attendance at the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Lao National Day, holds a great significance for Laos and the special relationship between the two countries, said head of the External Relations Commission of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Bounleua Phandanouvong.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 5 expressed his hope that universities and educational institutions of Vietnam and New Zealand will reach specific, direct cooperation agreements , helping to deepen the collaboration between the two countries in this regard.