A view of the opening session of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. (Photo: Contributor)

This is a milestone marking the growth and maturity of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, steadfastly overcoming all difficulties and challenges. This momentous event also opens a new phase of development for the Lao revolution, with important strategic directions; affirming the noble mission of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party in leading the country towards prosperity and development.

The 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party took place in a vibrant atmosphere celebrating its 50th anniversary.National DayThe Lao People's Democratic Republic (December 2, 1975 - December 2, 2025) and the 105th anniversary of the birth of President Kaysone Phomvihane (December 13, 1920 - December 13, 2025).

Half a century is a long enough journey to demonstrate the courage, wisdom, stature, and correct leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, steering the ship of revolution and leading the land of the Champa flower from one victory to another.

Half a century is a long enough journey to demonstrate the courage, wisdom, stature, and correct leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, steering the ship of revolution and leading the land of the Champa flower from one victory to another.

Each Party Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party is a significant historical milestone, marking the glorious victories and valuable lessons of the Lao revolution.

In recent times, the political situation in Laos has been fundamentally stable, and social security and order have been ensured. The Lao economy has maintained a relatively high growth rate thanks to the strong recovery of foreign investment and tourism. The prestige and position of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in the international arena have continuously improved.

Laos maintains diplomatic relations with approximately 150 countries, steadfastly pursuing a path of peace, independence, friendship, and cooperation; and developing diverse, multilateral, and multi-level cooperative relationships. Laos has undertaken a series of important foreign affairs and diplomatic activities to strengthen cooperative relations with countries and international organizations, while also focusing on consolidating and enhancing relations with neighboring countries and ASEAN nations.

These achievements are a firm affirmation of the correct and innovative path of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, a revolutionary party that has always been resilient and steadfast in the face of all challenges and has continuously contributed to the cause of peace, national independence, democracy, and social progress in the world.

The achievements of our brotherly country Laos are a valuable source of inspiration for the Party, State, and people of Vietnam in the process of renovation, national construction, and national defense.

The achievements of our brotherly country Laos are a valuable source of encouragement for the Party, State, and people of Vietnam.the reform process, building the nation and defending the homeland. Throughout the long history of each country, the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party have always stood shoulder to shoulder, united, overcoming all difficulties and challenges.

The loyal and pure affection between the two neighboring countries, sharing the majestic Truong Son mountain range and the Mekong River, has become a rare and exemplary relationship in the world. This relationship has been continuously nurtured by generations of leaders and people of both countries, becoming an invaluable shared asset, a vital principle, and a guarantee of the success of each country's revolutionary cause.

In the context of the current volatile and complex regional and global situation, the solidarity, loyalty, and unwavering bond between Vietnam and Laos has become more important than ever for both countries. The two countries have agreed to deepen and elevate the Vietnam-Laos relationship to a new level: a relationship of "great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic alignment," reflecting a shared vision, intertwined strategic interests, and a long-term partnership for the sustainable development of both nations. By elevating the Vietnam-Laos relationship, this bond is not only a historical legacy but also a valuable resource and a solid foundation for Vietnam and Laos to move forward on a new path of development.

Both parties and countries are on the threshold of a new era of development, with major political events including the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. The 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party is expected to usher in a new phase of development for the Lao revolution, with important strategic directions, comprehensively accelerating the reform process, and leading the country of Laos steadily forward on the right path.socialism.

Based on the glorious achievements and valuable lessons learned in the process of national construction, we firmly believe that the two Parties and two countries will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder, jointly developing their capabilities and wisdom, and the spirit of innovation, creativity, self-reliance, and self-strength to successfully implement the resolutions of each Party's Congress, so that Vietnam and Laos can reap even more brilliant development achievements in the new era.

According to Nhan Dan Newspaper