Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)The article spotlighted the traditionalsolidarity between the two countries, which was established after the two nationsworked closely together during difficult times to liberate themselves from foreign oppression.
The two countries have a long history ofsupporting each other, and in the process, become good friends and neighbours.Both countries still stand shoulder-to-shoulder, striving together to develophappiness and prosperity for the two countries and their people.
It highlighted the important role playedby late President Ho Chi Minh, who set up the Indochinese Communist Party in 1930 to lead the revolution in thethree Indochinese countries under the rule of French colonialism - Vietnam,Laos and Cambodia.
As President, Ho Chi Minh continued to instruct Vietnamese cadres and people tosupport the Lao revolution in all fields, the article stressed, noting that theState leader’s efforts had created "the special solidarity between Laosand Vietnam".
According to the Vientiane Times, following the comprehensive victory in theresistance wars against foreign invaders, Laos and Vietnam signed a Treaty of Amity and Cooperation on July 18, 1977, affirming the determination of leaders andpeople of the two countries to further consolidate their traditionalfriendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation in nationalconstruction and defence.
The newspaper stressed that the foundation of the traditional friendship,special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries laidby President Ho Chi Minh, late Lao President Kaysone Phomvihane and PresidentSouphanouvong has been nurtured by generations of leaders of the two parties and states, and their people./.
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