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Vietnam and Laos reaffirm special ties in high-level meetings in Vientiane

During an official visit to Laos, Politburo member and Standing member of the Party Secretariat Tran Cam Tu held talks with Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Vietnam, Laos strike new cooperation documents to further enhance ties

The agreements are expected to help further consolidate the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam’s senior Party leader to visit Laos and Cambodia this week

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Mr. Tran Cam Tu, Permanent Member of the Party Secretariat, will pay official visits to Laos and Cambodia from April 9 to 10.

Vietnam, Laos deepen defense ties in high-level dialogue

The sixth Vietnam - Laos Defense Policy Dialogue took place on April 3 in Da Nang, aimed at promoting more substantive and effective cooperation between the two ministries of defense in a new phase.

Laos moves to realise railway connection with Vietnam

As a strategic project backed by both governments and listed as a priority in bilateral cooperation, the Laos–Vietnam railway has a planned total length of around 562 km.

Vientiane meeting advances rollout of Laos–Vietnam cooperation plans

The Laos–Vietnam Cooperation Committee convened a conference in Vientiane on March 19 to review and disseminate outcomes of the 48th session of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee.

Lao Airlines to resume direct Vientiane – Da Nang service

Lao Airlines, the national flag carrier of Laos, has announced it will resume direct flights linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang from March 29.

Vietnam to establish Vietnam University in Laos

Vietnam and Laos agree to establish a Vietnam University in Laos, focusing on science, education, technology and cultural studies to meet local needs.

A powerful political message from General Secretary To Lam’s Laos visit

On Thursday morning in Vientiane, immediately after a solemn official welcome ceremony, General Secretary To Lam held talks with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Historic first as Vietnam’s key leaders visit Laos together

Within the framework of the visit, General Secretary To Lam on Thursday afternoon held meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.

Ceremonial welcome for Vietnamese party chief in Vientiane

A solemn welcome ceremony was held this morning at the Presidential Palace in Vientiane, Laos, for General Secretary To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation.

Vietnam’s Party chief picks Laos for symbolic first state visit

The February 5 visit will shape new cooperation frameworks between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam’s Party chief to visit Laos in early February

At the invitation of General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary To Lam will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on a state visit to Laos on February 5.

Spouses of VN & Laos leaders pay tribute to historic friendship in Ninh Binh

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly and Madam Naly Sisoulith visited cultural sites in Ninh Binh, paying tribute to the shared heritage between Vietnam and Laos.

State banquet held in honour of top Lao leader

Party General Secretary To Lam highlighted that the visit by the Lao Party General Secretary and President is a politically significant event of historical importance.

Party General Secretary chairs official welcome ceremony for top Lao leader

This trip reflects the highest level of political trust, the special bond and close coordination between the two Parties and the two countries.

Top Lao leader arrives in Hanoi, beginning state visit to Vietnam

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse Naly Sisoulith arrived in Hanoi on January 26 morning, beginning a two-day state visit to Vietnam.

Laos’ top leader to become first foreign guest of Vietnam in 2026

At the invitation of General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam from January 26 to 27.

Remains of Vietnamese fallen soldiers, experts repatriated from Laos

The remains were repatriated from Oudomxay province through Tay Trang International Border Gate to Dien Bien province.

Vietnam U22 players show heartfelt gesture to injured Laos captain

Vietnam’s U22 football players paid a touching visit to injured Laos captain Phetdavanh, who suffered a broken leg during the team’s SEA Games 33 match against Malaysia.