Hanoi:Vilay Lakhamfong, a high-ranking official of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), met with To Lam, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President of Vietnam, to discuss bilateral cooperation and the execution of agreements between Laos and Vietnam.

According to Lao News Agency, the meeting was part of Vilay Lakhamfong's official visit to Vietnam from October 14-16, 2026. He conveyed the greetings of Thongloun Sisoulith, the General Secretary of the LPRP and President of the Lao PDR, and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from the Vietnamese leadership. The discussions emphasized the importance of the long-standing friendship and strategic partnership between the two nations.

During the visit, Vilay Lakhamfong also met with Tran Cam Tu, a key member of the CPV Central Committee Secretariat. The discussions focused on reviewing the implementation of high-level agreements and exploring ways to enhance strategic cooperation projects. Both parties emphasized the importance of preparing for the Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year.

To Lam praised the outcomes of the meetings, highlighting them as steps to further strengthen bilateral ties. He commended Laos' national development achievements and expressed confidence in the LPRP's ability to implement its congress resolutions successfully. To Lam also stressed the need for close coordination between the countries' agencies to ensure the success of joint projects.

The discussions also covered preparations for significant anniversaries in 2027, marking 65 years of diplomatic relations and the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between Laos and Vietnam. Vilay's delegation engaged with various Vietnamese leaders and visited key sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, before traveling to Bac Ninh Province to study local development models.