Country leaders from Laos and China sent their congratulatory message to their Vietnamese counterparts who were re-elected at the first session of the 15th National Assembly.

Newly-elected leaders of Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Bac

Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith on July 26 sent his congratulation to his counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc and called for closer cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Ministers of Laos Phankham Viphavanh in a message to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated he would do his best to promote the bilateral comprehensive partnership for mutual benefits, peace, stability, and prosperity of the region and in the world.

On July 20, Chairman of Laos National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane also sent a congratulatory message to his Vietnamese counterpart Vuong Dinh Hue.

In a note to State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 26, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed his commitment to strengthening the China-Vietnam relations, expressing his willingness to discuss the strategic vision of the bilateral relationship.

In his message sent to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the same day, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said China-Vietnam relations have maintained momentum and made strong progress since the beginning of the year with focuses on several camps.

On July 20, Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee of China Li Zhanshu congratulated Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue for being re-elected.

Li Zhanshu expected cooperation between the two legislative bodies would reach a new height and contribute to the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership in a new era.