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Lao media highlights remarks by Vietnamese, Lao leaders on special anniversary

Major newspapers of Laos, including Pasaxon, PathetLao Daily, and Vientiane Times, on September 6 highlighted the interviews leaders of Vietnam and Laos granted to the two countries' media on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the nations’ diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 – 2022).
Lao media highlights remarks by Vietnamese, Lao leaders on special anniversary ảnh 1Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Major newspapers of Laos,including Pasaxon, PathetLao Daily, and Vientiane Times, on September 6highlighted the interviews leaders of Vietnam and Laos granted to the two countries' media onthe occasion of the 60th anniversary of the nations’ diplomatic relations(September 5, 1962 – 2022).

Pasaxon (People) posted the full text of theinterviews by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, underlining the formation of the Vietnam-Laos specialrelationship and the significance of the bilateral diplomatic ties.

They also spotlighted major achievements of bilateralpartnership, and measures to promote the ties in the future.

Meanwhile, Vientiane Times frontpaged anarticle titled "The President (Thongloun Sisoulith) emphasises importanceof Laos-Vietnam diplomatic relations".

The article highlights that the establishment of thediplomatic ties between Laos and Vietnam is an event of great historicalsignificance, a result of the political and diplomatic strugglecoupled with the military actions of Lao and Vietnamese peoples, which brought the final victory to both Laos and Vietnam.

Lao media highlights remarks by Vietnamese, Lao leaders on special anniversary ảnh 2General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. (Photo: VNA)
President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Souphanouvongalways considered the great friendship, special solidarity, and the combatant alliance between the two countries as a strength leading to all victories ofthe Lao revolution. This has created a heritage of great friendship and specialsolidarity between the two countries that have been remembered and honoured,according to the article.

Vientiane Times also quoted President Thongloun Sisoulith ascalling on both countries to further bolster their cooperation and mutualsupport, and both governments to effectively implement reached agreements,building a shared borderline of peace, stability and creating favourableconditions for travelling and trade activities in the border.

The same day, Pasaxon also ran the full text of Vietnamese Ambassador to LaosNguyen Ba Hung on the objective and scientific factors affecting the specialrelationship between Vietnam and Laos, as well as the messages that the twocountries wish to extend to domestic and international public throughjointly organising a series of activities within the Vietnam-Laos andLaos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year.

The national radio and television over the recent days have alsocontinuously broadcast news and talks about the great friendship, special solidarityand comprehensive cooperation between the two countries over the past sixdecades./.
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