18:30 05/07/2024

PM Pham Minh Chinh receives Lao Deputy PM and Foreign Minister

Vân Nguyễn

At the July 5 reception, the two sides expressed their delight at the significant cooperation achievements obtained recently.

PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and  Lao Deputy PM and Foreign Minister  Saleumxay Kommasith  at their meeting in Hanoi on July 7 (Photo: VNA)
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Lao Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith at their meeting in Hanoi on July 7 (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received visiting Lao Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith in Hanoi on July 5, according to a report from the Vienam News Agency.

The PM was quoted by the news agency as saying that he believes Mr. Kommasith’s working trip to Vietnam this time will be successful and substantially contribute to the unceasing reinforcement of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

The host leader also asked the two foreign ministries to maintain close coordination to prepare for the coming high-level visits.

For his part, Mr. Kommasith thanked the Vietnamese Government for the top priority it has consistently given to the enhancement of  the bilateral relations between Vietnam and Laos.

He was also quoted by the news agency as affirming that the Party, State, and people of Laos will continue joining hands with their Vietnamese counterparts to nurture the countries’ great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.

Both officials expressed their delight at the significant cooperation achievements obtained recently, especially the close coordination and the increase of delegation exchanges, high-level meetings, and bilateral cooperation mechanisms.