Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith planted a commemorative tree at the Laos–Việt Nam Friendship Park in Vientiane on October 9. — VNA/VNS Photo

VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith on Friday visited the Laos–Việt Nam Friendship Park in Vientiane and laid flowers in tribute to the countries’ revered leaders.

The activity formed part of the Vietnamese PM’s official visit to Laos.

The two PMs, together with officials from both countries, paid tribute at the monuments to President Hồ Chí Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Souphanouvong, expressing deep respect and gratitude for their contributions to the revolutionary causes of both nations and to the establishment and development of the special Việt Nam–Laos relationship. They also planted commemorative trees at the park.

The same day, PM Hưng visited the family of late Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane and offered incense in his memory.

The 30,000 sq.m Laos–Việt Nam Friendship Park was built under agreements reached by the two Parties, Governments, and Politburos, the 2025 cooperation plan, and the 47th session of the Laos–Việt Nam Inter-Governmental Committee. It was inaugurated on December 2, 2025.

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Lao PM Saleumxay Kommasith laid flowers at the monument complex honouring President Hồ Chí Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane, and President Souphanouvong in the Laos–Việt Nam Friendship Park. — VNA/VNS Photo

Its total investment exceeded VNĐ340 billion (US$13.07 million), with VNĐ10 billion contributed by the Lao Government and the remainder provided as non-refundable aid from the Vietnamese Government.

Presented as a cultural and spiritual gift from Việt Nam to Laos on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day and the Party congresses of the two countries, the park occupies a prime location within an area planned as a major urban centre of Vientiane. Its contemporary eco-cultural design incorporates landscapes and motifs reflecting the identities of both nations and is intended to become a “red address” for revolution education, deepening younger generations’ understanding of the historic Laos–Việt Nam bond and their duty to preserve it. — VNA/VNS

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Lao PM Saleumxay Kommasith visited the Laos–Việt Nam Friendship Park. — VNA/VNS Photo