General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong assessed that the unique Vietnam -Laos relations in the world history, when the two countries celebrated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

As the two close neighbors, drinking the same Mekong river water, leaning against the Truong Son, Vietnam and Laos row has the tradition of reconciliation, closely attached to each other throughout history, total

The ceremony was attended by Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany, the 60th anniversary of Vietnam - Laos established diplomatic relations and 45 years of signing the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong assessed that after the two countries won independence, the Vietnam -Laos Agreement was signed in July 1962 and the diplomatic relations were established two months later.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong spoke at the 60th anniversary of Vietnam - Laos to establish diplomatic relations and 45 years of signing the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.

After the revolution in each country won completely in 1975, Vietnam and Laos shoulder to shoulder to shoulder, supporting each other step by step restoring socio -economic, as well as forming and developing the above cooperation.

Commenting that the unique Vietnam -Laos relations in the world history, the General Secretary affirmed that the two countries in the next historical periods were not only two neighbors but two brothers and comrades.

Vietnam always cares, monitors and is proud of the great, comprehensive and historical achievements that the Party, the State and the people of the Lao ethnic groups have won in their glorious revolutionary career.

Speaking at the ceremony, Laos Vice President Bounthong Chitmany also said that the special solidarity between the two countries had experienced a lot of challenges and was an invaluable common property.

Chitmany said that President Kaysone Phomvihane assessed that it was not nowhere and never had solidarity, a special and comprehensive long -term combat coalition like Vietnam and Laos relations.

The Vice President of Laos assessed that the two countries' relations were being promoted deeply in the fields, despite the rapid and complicated developments of the regional and international situation.

Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitany spoke at the 60th anniversary of Vietnam - Laos to establish diplomatic relations and 45 years of signing the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.

Mr. Chitmany said that the achievements that Vietnam has achieved over the past time are extremely valuable lessons for Laos, as well as encouraging and encouraging the spirit of the Lao people in the protection, construction and development of the country.

Vietnam and Laos established diplomatic relations on September 5, 1962, then signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation on July 18, 1977.

Vietnam is one of the three largest investors in Laos with a total registered capital of about US $ 5.4 billion, focusing on areas such as finance - banking, electricity, telecommunications, agriculture, declaration

Vietnam also creates conditions for Laos to use Vung Ang 1, 2 and 3 wharves for import and export through sea.

Vietnam and Laos agreed to strengthen economic and infrastructure between the two countries to promote trade and cooperation.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son assessed that Vietnam - Laos has achieved great achievements in politics, national defense and security, when the two countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations.