(VOVworld) – Speaking at a meeting with Lao’s Vice President Phankham Viphavanh who is visiting Vietnam, President Tran Dai Quang stressed that both nations should continue to effectively carry out agreements reached at the annual meeting of senior officials from the two Politburos in December 2015, as well as the outcomes of the 38th session of the intergovernmental committee on Vietnam-Laos bilateral cooperation and visits by their top leaders.

President receives Lao Vice President Phankham Viphavanh

President Quang urged the two sides to realize the protocol on defense and security collaboration for 2016-2020 and the bilateral border trade agreement, while promoting energy and transport connectivity. He added that the two countries are also expected to jointly hold numerous activities to celebrate the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and 40 years since the signing of the Vietnam – Laos Amity and Cooperation Treaty. The State leader congratulated the Lao Party, State and people on their achievements over the past number of years, saying he believes Laos will successfully implement the Resolution adopted at the 10^th National Party Congress and the 8th five-year social-economic development plan.