Hanoi: Politburo member and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai paid a courtesy call on visiting General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. Hoai extended her warmest congratulations to the LPRP on the successful organisation of its 12th National Congress. She noted that the Congress's success once again affirmed the Party's unity in political resolve, ideology, organisation, and leadership methods, while marking a new stage of its growth and development. She also congratulated Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as Party General Secretary, reflecting the high level of trust placed in him.

According to Vietnam News Agency, Bui Thi Minh Hoai emphasized the importance of the relationship between Vietnam and Laos, highlighting the historical ties and cooperation between the two nations. The meeting underscored both countries' commitment to strengthening their partnership and addressing regional challenges collaboratively.