National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu made the remark at his reception in Hanoi on August 25 for Lao Justice Minister Chaleun Yiapaoheu and his entourage, who are here for a six-day working visit.

The Vietnamese NA official noted with pleasure that the two countries’ ties, based on mutual trust, have been growing in a practical and efficient manner in all fields and at both bilateral and multilateral levels.

The Lao Minister said his visit aims to foster and promote the special solidarity, traditional friendship and all-sided cooperation between the two countries.

He informed his host of the results of his working session with the Vietnamese Justice Ministry, referring to the signing of a cooperation agreement for the purpose of building law-governed states in both countries.

He asked his host to send his best regards and finest congratulations to General Vo Nguyen Giap on his 100th birthday.