Further strengthening the great friendship between Vietnam and Laos

Also attending the reception were: Politburo member, Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, Chairman of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Parliamentary Group Do Van Chien ; Central Committee member, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, General Nguyen Doan Anh; and delegates from both countries.

In a warm atmosphere of comradeship and brotherhood, speaking at the reception, on behalf of the National Assembly and the people of Vietnam, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man once again warmly welcomed National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone and his wife, along with the high-level delegation of the Lao National Assembly, on their official visit to Vietnam.

The Speaker of the National Assembly affirmed that the visit of Speaker Sonexay Siphandone was of great significance, contributing to strengthening political trust, opening up opportunities for deeper, more practical and effective cooperation between the two National Assemblies; and at the same time further boosting the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic linkage between Vietnam and Laos.

The Speaker of the National Assembly stated that the talks with Comrade Sonexay Siphandone were successful and conducted in a spirit of frankness, trust, and mutual understanding. Both sides comprehensively reviewed cooperation areas and agreed on many strategic directions. The National Assemblies of both countries highly appreciated the tangible results achieved in coordinating the monitoring of the implementation of bilateral agreements, creating a favorable legal framework, and promoting trade and investment.

"The results of this morning's talks once again affirm the high political determination of the parliaments of both countries to deepen, strengthen, and enhance the effectiveness of parliamentary cooperation," the Speaker of the National Assembly emphasized.

Clearly stating that the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos is an invaluable asset founded by President Ho Chi Minh , President Kaysone Phomvihane, and President Souphanouvong, and diligently nurtured by generations of leaders and people of both countries, the Chairman of the National Assembly said that Vietnam is always proud of and cherishes the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos, which has been cultivated by generations of leaders and people of both countries with unwavering solidarity, sacrifice, and profound affection, as President Ho Chi Minh once affirmed: "Vietnam and Laos, our two countries, have a deeper bond than the Red River and the Mekong River."

With a solid foundation of political trust, close ties of affection, and the determination of the leaders and people of both countries, the Chairman of the National Assembly affirmed that Vietnam and Laos will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder, building increasingly prosperous countries and ensuring the people's well-being and happiness.

In his response, Lao National Assembly President Sonexay Siphandone expressed his honor in leading the high-level delegation of the Lao National Assembly on an official visit to Vietnam, bringing the sentiments of friendship, solidarity, and brotherhood from the Lao Party, National Assembly, Government, and people to the Vietnamese Party, National Assembly, Government, and people.

National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone stated that, built on the foundation of great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic alignment, the Vietnam-Laos relationship, founded by President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane, and President Souphanouvong, and continuously nurtured, cherished, and developed by successive generations of leaders, has become an invaluable shared asset, a fundamental principle for the existence and development of both countries, and a decisive factor in the success of the revolutionary cause in each country.

Highlighting the outstanding results of the talks with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone expressed his immense joy and high appreciation for the great, comprehensive, and proud achievements that Vietnam has attained in recent years under the wise, skillful, strong, and innovative leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam; and wished Vietnam continued success in implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, leading the country to develop according to the set goals.

National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone affirmed that, regardless of regional and global developments, the Lao Party, State, and people will always do their utmost, together with the fraternal Vietnamese Party, State, and people, to protect, preserve, and strengthen the great friendship and special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos – a priceless common asset and sacred heritage of the two nations, which needs to be continuously preserved, nurtured, and endured by present and future generations.

In an atmosphere of warm friendship, special solidarity, comradeship, brotherhood, and close ties, the two Speakers of Parliament, along with delegates from both countries, wished that the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic linkage between Vietnam and Laos would forever flourish and endure; wished the Parties, States, and Peoples of Vietnam and Laos continued success in their national construction and development; and wished that the friendship and cooperation between the two Parliaments would become even stronger and more effective.