Hanoi: Party General Secretary and State President To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 12 for Athsaphangthong Siphandone, member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee, and Chairman of the Vientiane People's Council.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting underscored the strong bilateral relations between Vietnam and Laos, reflecting the ongoing commitment to enhance cooperation in various fields. The visit by Athsaphangthong Siphandone highlights the importance both nations place on maintaining and strengthening their political ties.

During the reception, both leaders discussed avenues for deepening collaboration, focusing on economic, cultural, and political exchanges. The meeting also served as a platform to reaffirm the long-standing friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries, which have historically shared close ties.