Ho Chi Minh City: A Lao delegation led by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited the Tan Cang-Cat Lai Port of the Saigon Newport Corporation under the Vietnam People’s Navy. The delegation was warmly received by several high-ranking officials, including General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defence. Rear Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, and Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, Commander of Military Region 7, were also present to welcome the visiting delegation.
According to Vietnam News Agency, representatives from the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Lao Embassy in Vietnam, the Vietnam People’s Navy, and leaders of the Saigon Newport Corporation joined in the reception. The visit underscores the collaborative efforts between Vietnam and Laos, facilitated through military and diplomatic channels. The Tan Cang-Cat Lai Port serves as a crucial node for both nations in terms of maritime operations and economic exchange.