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No force could undermine Viet-Lao special relationship
No force could undermine Viet-Lao special relationship
5/9/17
2017 is a special year in the Vietnam-Laos relationship as it marks the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and the 40th anniversary of the Treaty on Amity and Cooperation. Through those years, the Parties, States and people of Vietnam and Laos have made every effort to deepen the relationship across all fields in an effective and pragmatic fashion, both bilaterally and multilaterally, through diverse cooperation methods and the channels of the Party, State and people.
The special relationship was established by late Presidents Hồ Chí Minh, Kaysone Phomvihane and Souphanouvong, and have been nurtured by generations of Vietnamese and Lao people.
“In the world’s revolutionary history, there have been several models of proletarian internationalism but there has been no other such special, everlasting solidarity and friendship”, said President of the Lao Revolutionary People’s Party Kayson Phomvihan about the Vietnam-Laos relationship.
Vietnam-Laos relations entered a new period of development after 1975 when Vietnam was unified and the Lao Revolutionary People’s Party was founded. The two countries signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in 1977 to strengthen bilateral comprehensive cooperation.
President of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association Vilayvonge Budakhame said: “The Vietnam-Laos relationship is rare and special. Leaders of both countries treasure bilateral ties and pay attention to educating their younger generations about this close bond.”
Under the Treaty on Amity and Cooperation, the two sides pledged to cooperate comprehensively to boost their development and prosperity. The agreement serves as a basis to expand relations in politics, national defense, security, diplomacy, economics, investment, education and training. In the last 40 years, economic cooperation has been the driving force for bilateral cooperation in other fields.
The two countries have pursued a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of international relations. They have attached importance to consolidating and enhancing bilateral ties in the spirit of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-lasting sustainability” and on the basis of respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and no interference in each other’s internal affairs.
The two sides also stressed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea (South China Sea); settling disputes via peaceful means and international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); implementing fully and effectively the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and reaching soon a framework for the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Lao PM Sisoulith noted that bilateral ties have grown steadily since the establishment of diplomatic ties, especially since the signing of the treaty in 1977. The ties have been fruitful in many areas, bring practical benefits for both peoples. Locality-to-locality connections have also been strengthened, helping boost trade and investment ties.
Lao National Assembly Speaker Pany Yathotou said: “Despite rapid changes in the region and the world, the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos have been fostered for the prosperity and happiness of the two countries and peoples. We promise to accompany our Vietnamese comrades in bolstering our great ties, and special solidarity and the comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States, and peoples.”
This year is the Việt Nam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year, which has seen many activities celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations and the 40th anniversary of the Việt Nam-Laos Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation. Hope for more achievements in cooperations between the two countries./.
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the Viet Nam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year will help enhance communications on Viet Nam-Laos special relationship for all people, especially among youths and students.
The two sides’ ministries, agencies and localities have joined hands in organizing a number of activities to celebrate the event from the beginning of 2017.
The distinguished solidarity between Laos and Vietnam is not only reflected in our close ties during resistance war time, but also in today’s relations. The affection of the two sides for each other remains unchanged and even become stronger over time.
Based on the achievements in the past, the two countries should further fosters the relationships and cooperation in defense and security as well as in social-economic development.
Hope that in future the two countries will keep nourishing the inherent friendship legacy.
World history has seen many different coalitions and alliances, but the Vietnam – Lao relationship is a sincere bond, always consistent, which has been challenged and enhanced through various hardships.
the two countries will further consolidate and develop their traditional friendship to serve their people’s aspiration of building Vietnam into a strong country with wealthy people and a democratic, just and civilised society and building Laos into a peaceful, independent, democratic, united and prosperous nation, thus making positive contributions to boosting peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and in the world.
The special friendship between the two countries has since been fostered by the two peoples. It has become a treasure of both nations and a core element of each nation’s revolutionary cause.
Without the special Vietnam - Lao military alliance, the two countries could scarcely have gained victory in their struggle for national liberation or the remarkable achievements of their reform process.
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