He made the statement while hosting a reception on August 11 for Lieutenant General Vongsone Inpanphim, Deputy Minister of National Defense and Director of the General Department of Political Affairs of the Lao People’s Army, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from August 10 to 14.
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State President Luong Cuong (right) and Lieutenant General Vongsone Inpanphim (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
The State leader underscored that Vietnam always treasures the wholehearted support Laos has extended during past struggles for national liberation and in current efforts for national development and defense. He affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to working alongside Laos to firmly safeguard revolutionary achievements for the peace, stability, and development of both nations.
Highlighting that defense collaboration is a pillar of bilateral ties, President Luong Cuong praised the comprehensive cooperation between the two Defense Ministries and the two Departments of Political Affairs in particular, especially in the areas of strategic consultation, military training, officer development, and joint activities such as border defense exchanges and repatriation of the remains of fallen soldiers and advisors.
He suggested the two militaries strengthen cooperation and exchanges in developing politically strong armed forces, consolidate and protect the Party’s ideological foundation, and maintain the Party’s absolute and direct leadership over the People’s Army in all aspects. He emphasized the need to improve the role and effectiveness of the Party building and political work in each cooperation program and project between the two militaries.
Additionally, he called for stronger communications work to raise public awareness of the history and significance of the special ties between Vietnam and Laos.
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A view of the reception (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
He took the occasion to thank the Lao Party, Government, military, and people for facilitating the search and repatriation of the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and advisors who laid down their lives during wartime in Laos.
Lieutenant General Vongsone Inpanphim, for his part, briefed the Vietnamese leader on the outcomes of his talks with General Trinh Van Quyet, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Director of the General Department of Political Affairs under the Vietnam People’s Army, spotlighting key cooperation between the two sides over the recent past and the 2025-2026 cooperation plan.
He voiced his deep appreciation for Vietnam’s steadfast assistance to the Lao State and armed forces, affirming that in any circumstances, the Lao People’s Army will always stand shoulder to shoulder with its Vietnamese counterpart to safeguard both nations and nurture their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
Source: VNA