Lao and Russian leaders have sent their congratulatory messages to
Vietnamese leaders on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of
liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification day (April
30).
Party General Secretary and State President Chummaly
Sayasone, Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, and National Assembly
Chairwoman Pany Yathotu of Laos sent messages of congratulations to
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan
Dung, and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.
The messages underscored that under the leadership of the Communist
Party of Vietnam and with Vietnamese people’s determination, Vietnam
defeated neocolonialists, paving the way for the Ho Chi Minh Campaign’s
victory and ultimate national reunification.
This
victory has been the pride of Vietnamese, Lao people and peace lovers
worldwide. The liberation of southern Vietnam in 1975 created important
opportunities for the victory of Laos’ struggle for independence and the
establishment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on December 2,
1975, the messages said.
In his message cabled to Party General
Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Russian President V. Putin said this great
day is a reminder of the courage, steadfastness, and heroism of
Vietnamese people during their arduous struggle to defend their rights
to freedom and independence. Those past struggle days tested the firm
foundations built for the two nations’ friendship and cooperation.
He
expressed his belief that built on the glorious tradition of the
past, the two countries will progress forward their mutually beneficial
relations, meeting fully the two people’s benefits as well as
safeguarding peace, stability and security in the Asia-Pacific.
Putin sent a wish for happiness and prosperity to the entire Vietnamese people.-VNA