August 03, 2017 | 23:03 (GMT+7)
Vietnam values defense ties with Laos: Party chief
Vietnam’s Party and Government always create best possible conditions for the Vietnamese and Lao defense ministries to promote cooperation for political stability and social order and safety in both nation, said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Director of the General Department of Politics of the Lao People’s Army, Lieutenant General Vilay Lakhamphong
The Party Chief made the statement when receiving Director of the General Department of Politics of the Lao People’s Army, Lieutenant General Vilay Lakhamphong in Hanoi on August 2.
Trong hailed growing engagements between the two armies over times and outcomes of talks between their senior officials.
Highlighting achievements secured in bilateral defense cooperation, a pillar in the Vietnam - Laos relations, he urged the two armies to expand their joint work to fulfill their political missions.
For his part, Lieutenant General Vilay Lakhamphong informed his host on Laos’ recent affairs, cooperation outcomes between the two defense ministries and results of his talks with officials of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army.
He stated in any circumstances, the Lao Defense Ministry will always work closely with its Vietnamese equivalent body to carry out their cooperation plans and agreements sealed by high-ranking officials from both nations.
The Lao Party, Government and army will do its best to cement the special friendship with Vietnam for benefits of both peoples and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and in the world.
Source: VNA