Also present at the event were permanent member of theParty Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong, head of the Party CentralCommittee’s Commission for Organisation Truong Thi Mai, Vice Chairman of theNational Assembly Tran Thanh Man, Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang,and Minister of Public Security To Lam, among others.
It is first overseas trip by Thongloun Sisoulith in hiscapacity as Lao Party General Secretary and President for the 2021 – 2026 term.
The visit aims to implement consistent foreign policyLaos and Vietnam in reserving and promoting the great friendship, specialsolidarity and comprehensive cooperation of the two countries.
It also provides an opportunity for the two countries tofurther exchange experience in development and accelerate the effective implementationof bilateral agreements in 2021 and beyond.
Following the welcome ceremony, the Lao leader and GeneralSecretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong will have talks./.