HCM City leader extends congratulations on 48th National Day of Laos
A delegation of Ho Chi Minh City officials on November 30 visited and offered congratulations to the Consulate General of Laos in the city on the 48th anniversary of Laos’ National Day (December 2, 1975 - 2023).
Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Phuoc Loc and the HCM City delegation (left) congratulate the Lao Consulate General on the 48th National Day of Laos on November 30. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – A delegation of Ho Chi Minh Cityofficials on November 30 visited and offered congratulations to the ConsulateGeneral of Laos in the city on the 48th anniversary of Laos’National Day (December 2, 1975 - 2023).
Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen PhuocLoc congratulated Laos on its enormous socio-economic achievements obtainedunder the clear-sighted leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party overthe last 48 years.
He thanked the Consulate General, administration, and peopleof Laos for their consistent support for HCM City, which reflects thesolidarity and friendship between the two countries, even during trying times.
Expressinghis delight at the growth of the Vietnam - Laos relations, including the tiesbetween HCM City and Lao localities, the official affirmed that his city willkeep exerting all-out efforts to continue enhancing the friendship andmultifaceted cooperation with Lao localities to contribute to their countries’ greatfriendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
For his part, Consul General PhonesyBounmixay appreciated the Vietnamese Party, Government, and people’swholehearted assistance for their Lao counterparts during national constructionand development. He also thanked HCM City for its effective support for Laolocalities, as well as the best possible conditions given to the Lao community,especially students, here.
He said the Consulate General hopes for continuedassistance from HCM City for its activities, adding that it pledges utmostefforts to fulfill its role as a bridge linking the Lao Government, people, andlocalities with HCM City in terms of delegation exchanges and economiccooperation, thereby helping promote bilateral relations and nationaldevelopment in both countries./.
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Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Phuoc Loc and the HCM City delegation (left) congratulate the Lao Consulate General on the 48th National Day of Laos on November 30. (Photo: VNA) 
