Monday, 11/07/2022 16:12 (GMT+7)
The Vientiane Times on July 11 published an article on Laos-Vietnam relations, affirming that the relationship between the two countries is deepening.
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According to the article, since the past, the two countries have had strong neighborly relations. The solidarity between the two peoples has created a brotherhood. This strong relationship has its roots in the two countries' struggle for liberation from a common aggressor. In all circumstances, the people of the two countries always stand shoulder by shoulder.
Chairman Kaysone Phomvihane once assessed that in the history of world revolution, there have been many shining examples of proletarian international sentiment, but never and nowhere has there existed an especially long-term and comprehensive solidarity like the Laos - Vietnam relationship.
The Geneva Agreement on Laos, signed in 1962, created conditions for the two countries to officially establish diplomatic relations on September 5, 1962.
After Laos gained complete independence in 1975, the two countries signed the Laos-Vietnam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 1977, which facilitated post-war recovery and improved people's lives.
According to the Vientiane Times, 2022 is the year the two countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Laos-Vietnam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation. This is an opportunity to reminisce about the Ho Chi Minh route running along the western slope of the thousands of kilometers long Truong Son mountain range, which passes through 5 provinces of Laos.
President Kaysone Phomvihane once concluded that the Ho Chi Minh Road created favourable conditions for the liberation of South Vietnam and gave impetus to the Lao revolution. Vietnam reunified the country in April 1975 and Laos was liberated in December 1975.
The article concluded that the new generations of Vietnam and Laos cherish the special relationship and are always assured of a strong future rooted in this neighborly relationship. This is a legacy of the sacrifices of revolutionary seniors, the wisdom and foresight of President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Souphanouvong of Laos, and President Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam./.
Compiled by BTA