Hanoi: A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City's leadership, led by Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang, paid tribute and signed the condolence book for the President of the National Assembly of Laos, Xaysomphone Phonvihane, at the Lao Consulate General on August 10.

According to Vietnam News Agency, this gesture by the Ho Chi Minh City delegation underscores the strong diplomatic ties and mutual respect between Vietnam and Laos. The late President Xaysomphone Phonvihane was a significant figure in fostering and maintaining the relationship between the two nations, and his passing marks a poignant moment for both countries. The visit to the consulate highlighted the solidarity and shared history between the Vietnamese and Lao people.