Vientiane, Nov. 30 -- The 50th anniversary of the Lao National Day marks not only a major milestone in Laos' nation-building journey but also a vivid reminder of the steadfast, loyal, and profound solidarity that Vietnam has extended to Laos throughout the five decades of cooperation, a Lao official has said.

On the occasion of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to Laos on December 1-2, Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about his country's major development milestones and Vietnam's heartfelt support for its neighbour over the past 50 years.

Thongsavanh said over the past five decades, particularly during more than 40 years of renovation, Laos has overcome significant challe...