Nguyen Van Nen, Politburo member and secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, had a meeting with General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on Thursday in the southern Vietnamese city.

Nen extended congratulations to the Party, state, and people of Laos on their remarkable achievements over the past time, including political stability, economic development, strengthened national defense, and expansion in international relations, which have enhanced the country’s global standing.

The Vietnamese official expressed his confidence that under the leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party led by General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, Laos will achieve further success.

Nen also briefed the top Lao leader on the city’s recent accomplishments in socioeconomic development; shared the city’s experience in socioeconomic growth and Party building; as well as thanked Laos for its support in the development journey of the southern hub.

The city’s Party chief affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City is committed to advancing the high-level agreements between the leaders of both nations, promoting cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, and tightening ties between the city and Lao localities, especially in the fields of trade, tourism, investment, agriculture, human resource development, and cultural exchange.

He also expressed his hope that General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith would continue to encourage Lao ministries, agencies, and localities to bolster cooperation with the city.

Nguyen Van Nen (R), Politburo member and secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, shakes hands with General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Ho Chi Minh City, September 12, 2024. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre

The top Lao official congratulated the city on its major milestones in economic growth and social security, voicing his belief that the city would reap more fruitful results in the upcoming period.

He emphasized that the Lao Party and state attach significance to the consolidation and enhancement of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam.

He commended the growing relationship between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao localities.

Party leader and President Thongloun encouraged Ho Chi Minh City to keep promoting cooperation with Lao ministries and localities, and offering support to Lao provinces.

He added that Lao ministries and local administration would work closely with Ho Chi Minh City to effectively implement the agreements between the two nations' high-ranking leaders, making contributions to the Vietnam - Laos partnership.

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