This morning in Hanoi, President Luong Cuong attended a grand ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Lao National Day (December 2, 1975 – December 2, 2025) and the 105th birth anniversary of President Kaysone Phomvihane (December 13, 1920 – December 13, 2025).

The event was jointly organized by the Party Central Committee, the President’s Office, the National Assembly, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and the Hanoi municipal authorities.

In his keynote address, President Luong Cuong reviewed key milestones in the Lao revolutionary movement. Under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the Lao people united in a persistent and heroic struggle, achieving glorious victories.

The President hailed the past five decades as a radiant and heroic journey in Lao history - a path marked by steadfast belief in their chosen course and in a bright future for their nation.

On behalf of the Vietnamese Party, State, and people, President Luong Cuong extended heartfelt congratulations to the Lao Party, State, and people on their historic and meaningful achievements.

Paying tribute to President Kaysone Phomvihane - the founder of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and a great, loyal friend of Vietnam - the President emphasized that his life embodied patriotism, strategic intellect, and selfless devotion to the people.

Although President Kaysone has passed, his thoughts, vision, and correct policies continue to serve as a valuable legacy and guiding compass for Laos in its new era of development.

The President underscored that the special Vietnam–Laos, Laos–Vietnam relationship was personally laid by visionary leaders: President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane, and President Souphanouvong. It has since been nurtured by generations of leaders and citizens from both nations - built with sweat, intellect, effort, and even blood.

This, the President declared, has become a priceless asset - “a relationship unlike any other in world history” - and a firm foundation for today’s and future generations to write new stories of great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.

Quoting the late President Kaysone Phomvihane, who once said: “Let us forever preserve and nurture the Vietnam–Laos friendship so it remains as radiant and enduring as a precious gem, for it is the crystallization of affection, loyalty, devotion, and shared sacrifice,” President Luong Cuong affirmed that this sentiment still holds immense value in today’s bilateral ties.

He reaffirmed Vietnam’s pride in having a steadfast and faithful friend in Laos. Vietnam, he said, strongly and comprehensively supports Laos’ renewal, nation-building, and development efforts - and will do everything possible to further deepen the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

The President noted that in recent years, global and regional developments have become increasingly volatile and complex, affecting both Laos and Vietnam.

Nevertheless, agreements between the two Parties and nations have been actively and effectively implemented by various ministries and sectors, contributing to national development and strengthening bilateral relations.

Promoting a relationship that remains “ever green and forever sustainable”