Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 26 -- Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith greet children during an official welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi, January 26, 2026

The summit meeting took place in a warm and upbeat atmosphere, reflecting the shared joy of the two nations over the successful outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) and the 12th National Congress of the LPRP.

The two leaders briefed each other about the situation of their respective Parties and countries, key outcomes of the recent national congresses, and major orientations and policies outlined in the congress resolut...