It said that the founding of the Communist Party of Indochina - the predecessor of the Communist Party of Vietnam - opened the first chapter of the glorious history of the special relationship between Laos and Vietnam, paving the way for the special solidarity between the two countries. During the struggles against invaders, Vietnamese and Lao peoples coordinated closely with each other for the same purpose of regaining national independence and freedom, the article said. Right after gaining power, the Vietnamese and Lao governments signed a treaty on Laos-Vietnam mutual support and another on the Vietnam-Laos Alliance, laying the first legal foundation for their cooperation to fight their common enemy. It said that since 1986 when the two countries started national reform cause, their special relationship has been further lifted up, focusing on optimising their advantages and strength and giving each other highest priority. The 21st century has witnessed the comprehensive expansion of bilateral ties in both depth and width.

Source: Viet Nam News April 25, 2022 15:31 UTC