At the event, Lao Ambassador Sinchai Manivanh congratulated Vietnam on its significant achievements over the past 79 years, and stressed the importance of the two nations’ great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation. Laos’ peace, stability, and prosperity are partly attributed to the collaboration with and support from Vietnam, he affirmed.
With global challenges affecting the socio-economic conditions and the life of their people, Vietnam and Laos are determined to assist each other, reflecting their deep fraternal bond and tradition of mutual assistance, he said.
In response, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Hung Tam expressed his delight at the rapid development of the nations’ cooperative relations in all fields. Vietnam will continue to support Laos in its role as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, he stated.
The diplomat said he wishes the two embassies will strengthen their coordination and mutual support, contributing to deepening the sound relations between the two ministries of foreign affairs and promoting effective cooperation between each country and Australia, as well as within regional and multilateral frameworks.
