Vietnam, Laos Continue to Cultivate Special Relationship

The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia recently organized an event celebrating the Vietnam-Laos friendship in Russia.
This is an activity to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Laos (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2022), the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022) and the Year of Friendship and Solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi reviewed important milestones in the history of special relations between Vietnam and Laos. He said that the relationship between the two sides has been consolidated and developed extensively in all fields.
The Ambassador said that the Vietnamese Party, State and people always support the renovation cause in all aspects of Laos; paying special attention to fostering the friendly relations between the two parties, countries and peoples. Laos has always been a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy. Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi said that deepening this special friendship is the responsibility of generations of people of the two countries, striving for a bright future for Vietnam and Laos.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia will make efforts to consolidate and cultivate the special Vietnam-Laos relationship in the spirit of respect and support for mutual benefits.
“Our relationship is not only 60 years old, it goes beyond that. For generations, the people of Vietnam and Laos have lived together. When talking about the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos, embedded in the heart of Lao person is the statement of President Ho Chi Minh: "Vietnam and Laos, our two countries have a friendship deeper than the Hong Ha and Cuu Long rivers," Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi said.
Lao Ambassador to Russia Vilavanh Yiapoher said that the Lao Party, Government, and people will never forget the merits and deep gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Souphanouvong for their contributions to the relationship between Vietnam and Laos.