Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – According to a report by the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Vientiane, during Vietnamese President To Lam's state visit to Laos, mainstream Lao media outlets published articles praising bilateral relations and welcoming President To Lam and the Vietnamese delegation.
The Lao newspaper *Pasaxon* published a front-page article on July 11th entitled "Further Strengthening and Cultivating the Special Solidarity Between Laos and Vietnam." The article begins by emphasizing that Laos was the first country to which To Lam conducted diplomatic activities after assuming the presidency, reflecting the respect of the Vietnamese Party and people, as well as Comrade To Lam, for the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries; it also stresses Vietnam's commitment to prioritizing the development of bilateral relations.
The article also mentions the background of President To Lam's visit. This visit took place against the backdrop of the deepening development of Lao-Vietnamese relations. Political mutual trust between the two countries is increasing. Defense and security cooperation remains a pillar of bilateral relations. Trade and investment cooperation has been strongly promoted. Education, human resource development, and vocational training are areas of particular interest to both sides. Cooperation between the two countries' localities, especially border provinces, has been continuously strengthened.
On the same day, the *Pathet Lao* newspaper also published an article entitled "Warmly Welcome President To Lam of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam's Visit to Laos." It emphasized that Laos and Vietnam reaffirmed their consistent foreign policy, particularly in maintaining and advancing the deepening of their friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation. Despite the still complex and volatile regional and global situation and the difficulties faced by various countries, the special Lao-Vietnamese relationship continues to be promoted and nurtured. The article clearly stated that President To Lam's visit aimed to consolidate and promote bilateral cooperation in a more comprehensive and pragmatic direction.
On July 10, prior to the visit, the *Pathet Lao* published an article praising the bilateral relationship, emphasizing that the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam are an unprecedented and outstanding example in the history of international relations, bringing benefits to the people of both countries.
On July 10, the online edition of *Champamai*, a newspaper in Champasak Province, southern Laos, also published an article in a prominent position entitled "Continuing to Strengthen the Great Lao-Vietnamese Friendship." The article reviewed the tradition of cooperation between the two countries. The special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos continues to develop better, stronger, and more effective in all fields.
The article emphasizes that Vietnamese President To Lam's state visit to Laos will be a driving force for advancing the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, elevating it to new heights and bringing tangible results to the construction and development of both countries. (End)
