At the event, Sen.Lieut. Gen. To Lam, Deputy Minister of Public Security, highlighted thespecial traditional relation between Vietnam and Laos, which wasinitiated by President Ho Chi Minh and President Kaysone Phomvihane andhas been fostered by generations of the two countries’ leaders andpeople.
That relationship has become an invaluable asset ofthe two nations, he said, noting with pleasure that it has beencontinuously developing in all aspects.
Lao Ambassador to VietnamSomphone Sichaleune said that the Lao Party, Government and peoplealways remember Vietnam ’s valuable, timely and effective supportand assistance during their national protection and construction overthe past time.
Vietnam now ranks second among investors inLaos with 423 projects worth 5.3 billion USD, he said, adding that ithas also assisted Laos in human resources training and many otherfields.-VNA