Joint Statement: Strengthening the Special Relationship between Viet Nam and Laos

Hanoi, The Gulf Observer: A high-level meeting took place on Monday in Hanoi, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee, Nguyen Phu Trong, and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, convened to discuss and chart the course for the future of the bilateral relationship.
The leaders acknowledged the deep and substantive progress in Viet Nam-Laos cooperation across various domains. The strengthening of political relations, effective advancements in defense and security cooperation, and positive developments in economic, cultural, educational, scientific, and technical collaboration were notably highlighted during the meeting.
Commending the remarkable achievements of both nations in line with the resolutions of each Party’s congress, the leaders affirmed that the Viet Nam-Laos relationship stands as an invaluable asset requiring continued promotion for the benefit of future generations.
General Secretary Trọng underscored the perpetual importance of the Viet Nam-Laos relationship, emphasizing its status as a top priority in Viet Nam’s foreign policy. His counterpart, General Secretary and President of Laos Sisoulith, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the strategic significance of the bilateral relationship for the security, development, peace, stability, and regional progress.
In pursuit of further enhancing the special relationship, the leaders proposed key points for future cooperation. They highlighted the need to reinforce good traditions, deepen political relations, and continue supporting each other. Emphasis was placed on strengthening cooperation in defense and security, making breakthroughs in economic collaboration, and promoting joint efforts in education, culture, science, technology, and people-to-people exchanges based on each country’s potential and strengths.
The leaders stressed the importance of cooperation between Party committees, Government ministries, agencies, parliamentary bodies, organizations, and localities of both countries. They affirmed the necessity to maximize the effectiveness of existing mechanisms, innovate continuously, and enhance the efficiency of cooperation in various fields. Furthermore, both sides emphasized the establishment of new mechanisms tailored to further strengthen the special solidarity between Viet Nam and Laos.
The high-level meeting concluded with a commitment to building upon the historical ties, fostering mutual understanding, and advancing the multifaceted cooperation that has long defined the exemplary relationship between Viet Nam and Laos. The joint determination of both nations to fortify their friendship is poised to contribute positively to regional and global peace, stability, and development.