One of the enduring legacies left by President Hồ Chí Minh was his vision of pure international solidarity – especially the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Việt Nam and Laos.
According to the diplomat, the visit to Azerbaijan by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee Tô Lâm in 2025 carried exceptional historical significance.
On the morning of January 23, the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee convened its first meeting, during which the 14th Politburo, comprising 19 members, was elected.
Việt Nam is also willing to share its experience in Đổi Mới and socialist construction with Cuba.
Việt Nam News & Law’s reporter Lê Hương interviews historian, Professor and People’s Teacher Nguyễn Quang Ngọc on the success of the 14th National Party Congress.
The YAP official said he believes that under the CPV’s clear-sighted leadership, Việt Nam will successfully implement the policies and guidelines adopted by the congress, achieve the impressive goals set, elevate the country's stature, and establish Việt Nam as a leading developed country in the region and an important one in the world.
The New Azerbaijan Party official thanked the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Lê Hoài Trung, and Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyễn Minh Vũ for their continuous support and effective role in coordinating, connecting, and promoting bilateral relations.
Việt Nam always attaches great importance to and wishes to continue working closely with Laos to nurture and further deepen the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn stated.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm highlighted that the visit by the Lao Party General Secretary and President, taking place shortly after the successful 14th National Congress of the CPV and the 12th National Congress of the LPRP, is a politically significant event of historical importance.
The resounding success of the 14th National Party Congress demonstrates the Party’s renewed confidence, determination and forward-looking vision, laying a solid foundation for the country to advance confidently and resolutely in the new era.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Quốc Nghị from the University of Paris-Saclay affirmed that the 14th National Party Congress marks a pivotal milestone, ushering in a new phase of development with a clear spirit of innovation.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Tô Lâm expressed particular appreciation to Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Men Sam An for leading a CPP delegation to Việt Nam to deliver congratulations in person.
Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, described the 12th LPRP Congress as a landmark political event that upheld and creatively advanced the LPRP’s reform-oriented line.
In talks with China's top leader Xi Jinping, General Secretary Tô Lâm said Việt Nam held in high regards China’s role as a responsible country for regional and global peace and development, and voiced support for China’s initiatives on development, security, civilisation and global governance.
The timing reflects how far bilateral relations have come over the past 35 years – from early humanitarian cooperation in the 1990s to what is now one of the EU’s deepest and broadest partnerships in Southeast Asia.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and Laos' top leader Thongloun Sisoulith expressed their satisfaction with the continuously strengthened bilateral relations, which have become increasingly substantive and effective.
The visit goes beyond protocol, providing an opportunity for leaders of the two sides to hold in-depth discussions on concrete and practical cooperation programmes, with a view to elevating Việt Nam–EU relations to higher levels.
Among the violators, 33 had overstayed their temporary residence permits, seven tested positive for illegal drug use and 29 South Korean nationals were found to be involved in organising online fraud activities.
