In his remarks, Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam stressed that 2025 was a year of major historical significance for Viet Nam, marked by important milestones including the 95th founding anniversary of the CPV, the 80th anniversary of the National Day, and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification. Notably, the 14th Congress in January 2026 was a resounding success, ushering in a new era - the era of the nation’s rise.
Viet Nam’s international standing continues to rise, with diplomatic relations established with 194 countries and strategic or comprehensive strategic partnerships with 42 partners.
Regarding bilateral ties, Tam affirmed that Viet Nam–Laos relations have been elevated to a new height as a great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion framework following the state visit to Laos by Party General Secretary To Lam in December 2025. The diplomat expressed deep gratitude for the sincere and steadfast support extended by the Lao Party, State and people to Viet Nam.
On behalf of the Lao Party and State leaders, General Vilay Lakhamphong, Politburo member, Standing member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat and Deputy Prime Minister, conveyed warm congratulations to the Party, State and people of Viet Nam on the occasion of the Lunar New Year and the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. He voiced his firm confidence that, under the leadership of the Party after the 14th Congress, Viet Nam will continue to achieve even greater accomplishments in national development.
He reaffirmed that regardless of global changes, the Lao Party, State and people will always stand shoulder to shoulder with Viet Nam, resolutely preserving and promoting the special Laos–Viet Nam relationship. He praised the two countries for proactively establishing strategic consultation mechanisms and coordinating expert groups to promptly address major issues in economic development and international integration.
The event took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere, vividly reflecting the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples, reaffirming their shared resolve to advance together toward prosperity and socialism.
