Vietnamese State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Vice-State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan received Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany in Hanoi on Sunday, as part of the latter’s visit to Vietnam from July 17 to 19.

Vice-President Chitmany is visiting Vietnam to attend activities celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.

President Phuc congratulated the Lao Party, state, and people on the important achievements they have made over the past years.

To further promote bilateral ties, the Vietnamese leader suggested that both sides maintain regular high-level visits and implement agreements signed between the two nations’ Parties.

Vietnam and Laos need to tap their potential and internal resources for trade and investment collaboration, strengthen the connection between the two economies, and seek international capital for projects linking Laos’ key economic infrastructure with the sea of Vietnam.

The Lao leader stated that Vietnam’s comprehensive progress in pandemic prevention, socio-economic recovery, and sustainable growth is a source of encouragement and experience for Laos.

During their talks on the same day, Vice-President Chitmany and Vice-State President Xuan agreed to improve the effectiveness of cooperation in defense, security, transportation, education and training, culture and sports, and cooperation between Vietnamese and Lao localities.

They exchanged views on international and regional issues, while consenting to further promote coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums, especially the United Nations, ASEAN, and Mekong sub-region cooperation mechanisms.

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