The meeting between Party General Secretary To Lam and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on September 2. (Photo: VNA)
* Party General Secretary To Lam met with Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on September 2 as the latter came to Viet Nam to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2025).
General Secretary Lam welcomed the Lao Party and State leader for leading a high-ranking delegation to the celebration, describing it as a testament to the rare, loyal, and special solidarity between the two Parties and nations. He noted that the participation of Lao People’s Army soldiers in the National Day parade was great encouragement to Viet Nam.
The Party chief stressed that every victory in Viet Nam’s revolutionary cause has been closely tied to the heartfelt support of the Lao Party, State, and people. He affirmed that Viet Nam deeply treasures this valuable assistance, from the years of resistance in the past to the cause of national construction and defence at present, and that Viet Nam will do its utmost, together with Laos, to preserve and further strengthen their special relationship.
On this occasion, the host appreciated the Lao Party and State’s decision to recognise the “Truong Son Trail – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos” as a national historical relic of the country.
He said the recognition carries special significance in upholding and honouring the shared history and solidarity between the two nations, while paying tribute to the tens of thousands of Vietnamese and Lao soldiers and youth volunteers who sacrificed along the legendary route. It also reaffirms the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, serving as a lasting symbol to educate future generations in patriotism and solidarity.
For his part, the Lao leader offered congratulations to Viet Nam, noting that the success of the August Revolution and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam in 1945 greatly inspired Laos’s national liberation and energised revolutionary and peace movements among the oppressed peoples worldwide.
He added that in solidarity with the Vietnamese people, Laos had held a grand ceremony marking Viet Nam’s 80th National Day, attended by over 1,500 delegates, including senior leaders and representatives of ministries, sectors, and organisations of Laos.
Party General Secretary To Lam (R) meets with Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on September 2. (Photo: VNA)
The Lao leader called Viet Nam’s achievements over the past eight decades the shared achievements of both countries, saying he is deeply moved by the strong patriotism and pride he has witnessed among the Vietnamese people in recent days.
Extending his congratulations, the top Lao leader emphasised that under the sound and talented leadership of the CPV, over the past 95 years, and especially during 80 years of nation building, Viet Nam has achieved great, remarkable, and comprehensive accomplishments in innovation, political stability, rapid and sustainable economic development, expansion of external relations, while its international role and position have been continuously enhanced both regionally and globally. He considered this a valuable lesson for Laos to strive for national development and progress.
At the meeting, the two leaders informed each other about the situation of their respective Parties and countries, stressing that 2025 holds special significance as the final year of the current Party Congress term, leading up to each Party’s Congress in early 2026. They agreed to maintain close coordination and share experience in preparation, thereby contributing to the successful organisation of their congresses.
They held a trustful, sincere, and straightforward exchange on orientations and measures to promote areas of cooperation, while stressing that amid complex regional and global developments, the two countries need to strengthen consultations, share experience, and support each other in overcoming difficulties and challenges.
Alongside strengthening collaboration in politics, defence, and security, both sides agreed to make efforts to elevate and create breakthroughs in economic cooperation to match the level of political relations, boost two-way trade, and enhance economic infrastructure connectivity, with a focus on implementing strategic cooperation projects to generate new momentum and open a new phase of practical and effective collaboration for the benefits of both countries.
Both leaders expressed their delight that many investment projects by Vietnamese enterprises in Laos in the fields of energy, agriculture, telecommunications, and infrastructure are bringing tangible results; and the two countries are also working together to implement strategic infrastructure projects, including transport and energy connectivity, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of economic and trade relations and closer alignment with regional and international integration processes.
They affirmed their commitment to further strengthening coordination of stances, expanding international integration, ensuring security, and serving the development and interests of the two peoples.
Building on their precious traditional ties, the two countries will enhance coordination in the process of international integration, for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world, they added.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen in Hanoi on September 2. (Photo: VNA)
* Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen in Hanoi on September 2 on the occasion of the Cambodian high-ranking delegation's trip to Viet Nam to attend the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.
Warmly welcoming President Hun Sen and the Cambodian high-ranking delegation, PM Chinh emphasised the historical significance and great stature of National Day (September 2).
He affirmed that Viet Nam always treasures the traditional solidarity, friendship, and mutual assistance between Viet Nam- Cambodia and Viet Nam- Cambodia - Laos in the past struggle for national liberation as well as in the current process of national construction and development, stressing that this friendship is a priceless common asset of the two and three countries.
The PM congratulated Cambodia on its achievements in national construction and development, especially its political stability, economic development and increasingly affirmed role in regional and international forums. He expressed his belief that under the leadership of the CPP headed by Hun Sen, together with the solidarity of the entire people, Cambodia will continue to gain many new and greater achievements in building a peaceful, stable and prosperous Cambodia.
PM Chinh affirmed that Viet Nam always attaches importance to and gives high priority to consolidating and developing the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability with Cambodia. He emphasised that the presence of the high-ranking delegations of Cambodia and Laos, the armed forces of the two countries marching together at the historic Ba Dinh Square is a great encouragement and support for Viet Nam.
Hun Sen expressed his joy and honour to attend the celebration and highly appreciated the significance of the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam's National Day, demonstrating the strength of national unity in the long-term resistance wars against foreign invaders, gaining national independence and being a source of inspiration for the movement to gain independence from colonial rule of oppressed peoples in the region and the world.
He also expressed his admiration for Viet Nam’s achievements in economic development, and social and foreign affairs under the wise leadership of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. Hun Sen also expressed his belief that Viet Nam will steadily develop, becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030 and a developed nation with high income by 2045.
The two leaders highly appreciated the regular contacts and exchanges between the leaders of the two countries, demonstrating the close relationship between the two Parties and the two States. They acknowledged the comprehensive and close relationship between the two countries and the cooperation between their ministries, sector and localities that have been constantly consolidated and increasingly developed, contributing positively to the economic and social development of each country.
The two leaders agreed to actively promote the historical value of the traditional friendship and neighbourliness between Viet Nam- Cambodia and the three countries of Viet Nam- Cambodia - Laos; expand the market for each other and exploit each other's potential and strengths to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation, promote tourism and connect border gates.
On this occasion, PM Chinh asked Hun Sen to pay attention to and support the two countries' governments to coordinate well in organising cooperation mechanisms such as the Joint Committee for Economic, Cultural, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, the 13th Conference on Cooperation and Development of Border Provinces in Cambodia in the fourth quarter of 2025, and the 2nd Viet Nam - Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange, and coordinate with Laos to organise well the annual meeting between the three Defence Ministers of Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos in 2025.
He suggested Cambodia create favourable conditions for enterprises of this country to invest and do business in the other nation, facilitate the export of cement, steel, and construction materials from Viet Nam to Cambodia, and enhance transport connectivity.
The government leader also proposed the Cambodian side actively exchange and negotiate to resolve the border demarcation and land border marker planting as well as creating favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community to feel secure, stabilise their lives, and actively contribute to the prosperous development of Cambodia and the friendly relations between the two countries./.
Source: VNA
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