(VOV) – The Embassies of Vietnam and Laos in Canberra, Australia recently hosted a friendship exchange marking the 52nd anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (1962-2014) and the signing the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (1977).
Vietnamese Ambassador Luong Thanh Nghi and his Lao counterpart Phomma Khammanichanh affirmed that the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos are invaluable assets which were cultivated by President Ho Chi Minh and Chairman Kaysone Phomvihan along with generations of leaders and people from both countries.
They reviewed the monumental achievements in bilateral cooperation spanning from politics, foreign affairs, defense and security to economics, culture, social affairs, education and training, as well as multilateral cooperation at regional and international forums.
“The two countries need to fully utilize their huge potential and cooperation opportunities to strengthen their cooperative relations in the time to come.” They said.
Lao Ambassador Phomma Khammanichanh reiterated the support and valuable assistance Vietnam gave to Laos’ past revolutionary cause and its current national construction. He also appreciated Vietnamese investment in Laos with more than 420 projects capitalized at nearly US$3.6 billion, making it become one of the leading investors of Laos’ 52 investment partners.
For his part, Ambassador Nghi emphasized that the ties of traditional friendship and close cooperation between the two Parties, Governments and people are an important factor behind the socio-economic development of each country.
The two diplomats noted with satisfaction with embassy staff’s efforts to maintain a close-knit relationship through diverse and practical exchange activities thereby further deepening mutual understanding and trust.
“Embassy staff should strengthen the exchange of information and diplomatic experience and support each other to fulfill tasks entrusted to by the Party, Government and the people in each country.” They said.
Also at the exchange, embassy staff gave special art performances and enjoyed traditional food from both countries.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
