Standing Vice Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Tran Luu Quang (L) offers greetings on the occasion of Laos' 45th National Day (Photo: VNA)HCM City (VNA) - A delegation led byStanding Vice Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Tran Luu Quang visitedLaos’ Consulate General to offer greetings on the occasion of the country’s 45thNational Day (December 2, 1975 - 2020).
Quang congratulated the Lao Party, Government, andpeople on their achievements recorded over the years. Of particular note, Laoshas been successful in bringing COVID-19 under control and minimising the adverseimpact of the pandemic on its socio-economic development.
The official said that despite the tough times, theVietnam-Laos traditional friendship has been upheld and bolstered by leadersand peoples of both countries.
This year, though COVID-19 has dealt a blow to theimplementation of cooperation activities, especially visits by high-rankingofficials, the countries have agreed to foster bilateral ties.
HCM City will continue to maintain and strengthenthe Vietnam-Laos traditional friendship and special solidarity, benefitting thepeoples of the two countries and peace, cooperation, and progress in the regionand the world, he pledged.
For his part, Deputy Consul General Vanxay Xaysenaaffirmed that, over the past 45 years, the special friendship between the twonations has been tightened, adding that support from the Party, Government, andpeople of Vietnam has greatly contributed to Laos’ accomplishments over therecent past.
Speaking highly of HCM City’s role in enhancingLaos-Vietnam relations, he voiced a hope that the southern hub would furthersupport Lao localities in various endeavours, such as scientific andtechnological research.
He also vowed to stand side-by-side with the city inbolstering the special friendship for the sake of future generations./.
