Prime Minister Le Minh Hung arrives in Vientiane on October 8, beginning his official visit to Laos. (Photo: VNA)

    The visit provides an opportunity for the two Parties and Governments to reaffirm the special solidarity and faithful bond between Vietnam and Laos, a close relationship forged, tested and continuously nurtured throughout history. It also demonstrates the political resolve of the senior leaders of the two Parties and Governments to further develop the Vietnam Laos special relationship in an increasingly substantive and effective manner.