Paris, Feb. 11 -- Lao Ambassador to France Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong has extended warm congratulations to the Party, State and people of Vietnam on the successful 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, reaffirming that Laos always values and takes pride in the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

During his visit to the Vietnamese Embassy in France on February 10, the ambassador also extended New Year wishes to all embassy officials and staff.

He noted that Vietnam's achievements serve as a strong source of encouragement for Laos, helping to strengthen confidence in each country's development path as well as in the long-standing Lao-Vietnamese relationship....