“Setthakith Sangkhom”(Socio-Economy) – a supplement of the “Pasaxon” (People) newspaper – onJuly 8 reserved an entire page for photos about milestones in theVietnam-US relations along with a detailed story about the importance ofthe visit and spheres of cooperation between the two countries sincethey normalised their ties in 1995.
It wrote that2015 is a remarkable milestone in bilateral relations as it marks the40th anniversary of the end of the US’s presence in South Vietnam and 20years of their relationship normalisation, offering a chance for thecountries to enhance their linkages.
The story alsoreviewed the development of the Vietnam-US relations throughhigh-ranking visits and their collaboration at international forums,stressing that they have become friends and relations are beingstrengthened substantively.
The July 8 and 9 issuesof the “Lao Phatthana” (Lao Development) newspaper said Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s historic visit to the US would help deepenmutual understanding and trust and bring bilateral relations to a newlevel.
In its story, the “Pathet Lao” (Lao Nation)also wrote that the visit illustrated the increasingly intensifiedrelations between Vietnam and the US, adding that the latter valued theSoutheast Asian country’s crucial role in the Asian-Pacific region andthey were cooperating effectively in various fields.
The English version of the Lao News Agency (KPL) on July 9 posted theVietnam – US Joint Vision Statement, noting that attained achievementswere the result of their constructive efforts to overcome the past, dealwith differences, and promote shared interests towards the future.
Lao newspapers also covered the Vietnamese leader’s activities in theUS such as his talks with President Barack Obama at the Oval Office, hisattendance to the reception of the first Boeing 787-9, and the signingof cooperation documents.
On July 9, the “VientianeMay” (New Vientiane) said during the talks, Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong and President Obama agreed to work towards thesustainable, efficient and mutually beneficiary comprehensivepartnership for the sake of their countries and the regional and globalpeace, stability and development.-VNA