Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – On the morning of April 16, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working meeting with Lao Prime Minister Somxay Siphandone, who was attending the 4th Global Green Goals Partnership 2030 Summit (P4G).
At the meeting, Somxay Siphandone emphasized the significance of the P4G Summit, fully demonstrating Vietnam's proactive spirit and tangible contributions to promoting global green growth, green transformation, and sustainable development.
Pham Minh Chinh highly praised Somxay for leading the Lao high-level delegation to the summit and for delivering a speech at the high-level meetings. This reflects the Lao government's high regard for and strong support of the important multilateral diplomatic event hosted by Vietnam in 2025.
Vietnam believes that with the active participation and valuable contributions of the Lao delegation and other international delegations, the P4G Summit will continue to serve as an important forum for member states, invited countries, and international organizations to exchange views and promote initiatives and cooperation mechanisms related to green and sustainable growth. It will contribute to the international community's joint efforts in addressing climate change, digital transformation, and technological innovation; and promote green transformation strategies committed to the Sustainable Development Goals at the national, regional, and global levels. Pham Minh Chinh congratulated the Lao government on its numerous achievements in political security, socio-economic development, culture, and education, as well as on Laos's rising prestige and status in the region and internationally. He expressed his belief that under the leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and the Lao government, Laos will continue to achieve new and greater victories, contributing to improving people's living standards and enhancing Laos's role and position on the regional and international stage.
Songsay Siphandone congratulated Vietnam on its remarkable achievements in recent years. He emphasized that Laos has always paid close attention to Vietnam and regards Vietnam's achievements as a great encouragement and driving force for Laos' national construction and development.
Songsay expressed his excitement at Vietnam's state funeral for the late former Lao President Khamthay Siphandone and the attendance of senior Vietnamese leaders at the memorial services and ceremonies held in Vientiane and Hanoi. The Lao Prime Minister stressed that such deep feelings and understanding can only exist between close friends, comrades, and brothers.
When discussing bilateral relations, the two prime ministers highly praised the continued positive, stable, and effective development of the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos in most areas. Political relations between the two countries have been continuously consolidated and strengthened through high-level and all-level mutual visits, meetings, and contacts.
Regarding international and regional issues of common concern, the Lao Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Vietnam's proactive and timely discussions and communications with the United States on the issue of imposing reciprocal tariffs.
The two prime ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining regional peace, security, and stability; agreed to continue close coordination and mutual support in international and regional forums such as ASEAN, the United Nations, and the Mekong Subregion Cooperation Mechanism; and particularly to continuously promote close cooperation among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. (End)
