Meeting in Ha Noi marks diplomatic ties with Laos

17/07/2007 -- 6:00 PM

Ha Noi (VNA) - The Viet Nam-Laos Cooperation and Friendship Treaty that was inked on July 18, 1977 has provided a significant political and legal foundation for the fruitful development of the relationship between the two countries, Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh said. "The traditional friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos will be growing strongly as the Cooperation and Friendship Treaty will continue playing its vigorous strength in maintaining and bolstering the ties between the two countries," he stressed. The Party leader was addressing the meeting to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Viet Nam-Laos diplomatic ties (1962-2007) and the 30th anniversary of the signing of their Cooperation and Friendship Treaty (1977-2007), held in Ha Noi on July 17. He hailed the two countries' official establishment of their diplomatic ties on September 5, 1962 as an important historical event that marked a new development phase of and affirmed the closeness between the two neighbours. Present at the function was Lao Vice President Bounnhang Vorachith and a number of senior Lao party and state officials. The Lao Vice President affirmed that his Party, State and people have always treasured the treaty signed with Viet Nam as it marked a milestone in the two countries' relationship. He went on to say, "We will try our best together with the Vietnamese Party, State and people to preserve and foster our traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, considering these a valuable heritage for our next generations."-Enditem
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