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Vietnamese President’s visit reflects Laos-Vietnam unique ties: Lao FM

The freshly-ended Laos visit of Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is obvious evidence for the special ties that can only be seen between Laos and Vietnam, Lao Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the outcomes of the visit, which took place from August 9-10.
Vietnamese President’s visit reflects Laos-Vietnam unique ties: Lao FM ảnh 1President Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers a soeech at the Lao National Assembly (Photo: VNA)

Vientian (VNA)– The freshly-ended Laos visit of Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is obvious evidence for the special ties thatcan only be seen between Laos and Vietnam, Lao Foreign Minister SaleumsayKommasith said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on theoutcomes of the visit, which took place from August 9-10.

He described the visit as an important historical milestone in the relationship between the twocountries, contributing to reinforcing and elevating the great friendship,special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two Parties,States and people of Vietnam and Laos.

The Lao FM underlinedthat 14 deals were signed during the visit, manifesting the success of thevisit.

He commented that theVietnamese leader’s visit was a great success, and stressed that the Lao side values and clearly feels the heart-felt sentiments that Vietnamese leaders give to Laos.

Vietnamese President’s visit reflects Laos-Vietnam unique ties: Lao FM ảnh 2Lao Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith (Photo: VNA)

Regarding President Phuc’s delivering a speech at the LaoNational Assembly, he said that this is a historical event of significantmeaning, showing the close attention of the Party, State and people ofVietnam towards Laos.

On behalf of the Party, State and people of Laos, the minister expressed gratitude to the Party, State and people of Vietnam for alwaysbeing ready to share difficulties, accompany with and support Laos in any circumstances./.

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