President of Vietnam, To Lam, visited Laos on 11-12 July, receiving a heat welcome from President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith.
The go to aimed to boost a sturdy relationship between the 2 nations, celebrating 62 years of cooperation. The 2 presidents signed seven agreements on the Nationwide Meeting In Vientiane to proceed the event of financial, enterprise, and inter-governmental relations.
Laos and Vietnam commerce amounted to USD 476.8 million within the first quarter of 2024, marking a 12 p.c improve in comparison with the earlier 12 months, making Vietnam one of many high three overseas traders in Laos. Vietnam has invested in 245 initiatives in Laos, totaling USD 5.5 billion.
Moreover, the 2 leaders launched the citizen and ID database venture throughout a ceremony attended by high-ranking delegates. President To Lam additionally offered 20 Vinfast automobiles to help Laos in internet hosting the ASEAN Chairmanship 2024.
On the identical day within the morning, the president of Vietnam, To Lam laid a wreath on the Unknown Soldier Monument in Vientiane to point out respect to troopers who handed away with sacrifice. The 2 sides additionally mentioned and exchanged their nations’ financial views and worldwide points.
President Lam paid a go to to Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune, President of the Central Committee of the Lao Entrance for Nationwide Building (LFNC) in Vientiane to strengthen the cooperation between the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Entrance (VFF) and LFNC. He emphasised the significance of the cooperation settlement signed by the 2 organizations for the interval of 2022 to 2026 and inspired collaboration in varied areas corresponding to ethnic affairs and public engagement.
The Vietnamese president additionally visited former senior leaders of Laos together with former Social gathering Basic Secretaries and Presidents of Laos Choummaly Sayasone and Bounnhang Vorachith in addition to former Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong to precise gratitude to the host. He additionally visited a telecom three way partnership in Laos as a part of his ongoing go to in Laos.
Within the night, President Thongloun Sisoulith hosted a dinner to welcome President To Lam and his delegation.
