Vientiane, Dec. 23 -- After 40 years of pursuing the Doi moi (Renewal) process, Vietnam has remained steadfast on its socialist path, charted a sound development course, obtained remarkable socio-economic achievements, and steadily enhanced its international standing, former Politburo member and former Deputy Prime Minister of Laos Somsavath Lengsavad has said.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondents in Laos, Somsavath expressed his deep admiration for the mettle, vision and steadfastness of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in leading the country through hardships and guiding its gradual development.

He noted that since the 6th National Congress of the CPV in 1986 - a milestone marking the start of the co...