The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that in a phone call on the morning of August 27, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith warmly congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Republic's National Day. Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the 79th Anniversary of the Establishment of Vietnam's Diplomatic Service; At the same time, he congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on his appointment by the National Assembly of Vietnam to hold the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos expressed his confidence that with his ability and extensive experience, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son will continue to contribute to the successful implementation of foreign affairs tasks. entrusted by the Party and State of Vietnam.
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son sincerely thanked the good wishes and brotherly friendship of Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos; believes that the glorious achievements that Vietnam has achieved in the past 79 years are thanks to the companionship and sincere support of our brotherly Lao comrades; emphasized that he will continue to cooperate closely with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos to contribute to further promoting the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos in general and between the two Foreign Ministries in particular.
The two Deputy Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers expressed their joy at the good development, growing attachment and trust in many fields between the two countries over the past time.
Political relations continue to maintain a core role in the overall orientation of the two countries' relationship. Defense and security cooperation continues to be strengthened, becoming increasingly close and effective, supporting each other to maintain political stability, ensuring national defense - security, social order and safety in each country.
Economic - trade - investment cooperation is promoted. Total import-export turnover in the first 7 months of 2024 reached 1.1 billion USD, an increase of 16.7% over the same period in 2023. Cooperation in other fields such as education - training, health, culture and people-to-people exchanges continue to achieve positive results.
The two sides agreed to continue coordinating to effectively implement the results of high-level agreements and visits, especially the State visit to Laos by President To Lam (July 2024) as well as the 1st Meeting. 46 Vietnam - Laos Intergovernmental Committee.
Discussing cooperation at regional and international forums, the two Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers agreed to increase experience sharing, information exchange, and close coordination at multilateral forums, especially in United Nations, ASEAN and Mekong sub-region cooperation mechanisms.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son affirmed that he will continue to support and assist Laos to successfully undertake international responsibilities in the coming time, especially the role of ASEAN/AIPA Chairman in 2024, contributing to part in enhancing the role and position of Laos in the region and the world.
