International media outlets widely reported on the closing session of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), held in Ha Noi on January 23.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse will pay a state visit to Viet Nam from January 26 to 27.

The visit helped generate new momentum and strengthen the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and the DPRK, Vu said, noting that the two leaders spent considerable time reviewing the long-standing relationship, established by President Ho Chi Minh and President Kim Il Sung, and expressed mutual appreciation for the support provided to each other in the past.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam reaffirmed Viet Nam’s consistent policy of treasuring its friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, stressing that Australia is a trusted partner of Viet Nam, while hosting a reception in Ha Noi on September 10 for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn.