On July 16, 59th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2021) and the 44th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Laos and Vietnam (March 18). Between July 1977 and July 18, 2021, a number of major Lao newspapers published many articles on the relationship between Vietnam and Laos, expressing the two countries’s deep friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive collaboration. For the benefit of the two people, the two countries will develop more deeply, practically and effectively.

The front page of Pasaxon Newspaper, the mouthpiece of the Central Committee of the Lao Revolutionary People's Party, published the article “Continuing to cultivate the friendship, cooperation and growing diplomatic relations between Laos and Vietnam". The people of two countries live in harmony and friendship together on many rivers, mountains and forests together against a common enemy to win independence and build a prosperous and happy life together, as highlighted by the fact that Laos and Vietnam are neighbors with a common border of more than 2000 km, together leaning on the Truong Son mountain range..

Following a review of a number of important events in Laos and Vietnam relations, the article states that two events about the establishment of diplomatic relations and the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries have had a significant impact on Laos-Vietnam cooperation since then.

President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane, and President Souphanouvong established a relationship of great friendship, exceptional solidarity and comprehensive collaboration. More profoundly and effectively  preserve, cultivate and develop.

The Lao press affirmed that the relationship between Vietnam and Laos is a model relationship in international relations, a rule of existence, and a critical aspect in the victory of each country's revolution.

According to the article, the two countries have long cherished their relationship in politics, diplomacy, defense and security have increased collaboration, which is a stable foundation for prosperity and stability of each country. The fields of economy, culture, education, science and technology, and health are all promoted in a realistic and effective manner for the benefit of the people of Laos and Vietnam.

Currently, Vietnam is the third largest investor in Laos, after China and Thailand. There are 415 projects in Laos that Vietnam has invested in so far, totalling $4.405 billion in registered capital. Vietnamese business investments have mostly capitalised on and combined Lao's potential and strengths, as well as the benefits and experiences of Vietnamese business. As a result, a number of initiatives have been successful, resulting in the creation of tens of thousands of jobs, increased incomes, improved people's lives, and major contributions to the Lao state budget.

Education and training cooperation between the two countries continues to be promoted, the number of Lao students studying in Vietnam is constantly increasing. In Vietnam, there are now 16,067 Lao students enrolled in schools and educational institutions. In 2021, Vietnam planned to award 1,220 scholarships to Lao students, despite the fact that there were only 184 Vietnamese students studying in Laos at the time.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is complicated, affecting many aspects of economic and social development, the two countries' continued support for each other has given the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam, which has been affirmed in the Declaration, will be further developed and deepened for the benefit of Laos and Vietnam. General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith for Laos - Vietnam issues a joint statement on the occasion of the official friendship visit to Vietnam from June 28 to 29, 2021.

The Pathetlao Daily (Laos News Agency) published two articles on the front page and third page about Vietnam's support and assistance to Laos in COVID-19 prevention and control, titled "The relationship of friendship, special solidarity and sustainable comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam" and "Special solidarity and cooperation" comprehensively Laos - Vietnam is increasingly strong" with many photos of meetings and working between two countries. According to the articles, Laos - Vietnam are two adjacent countries, sharing 2,340 km of a common border, having a long-standing traditional and cooperative relationship; The people from both countries have a long history of friendship.

During the national liberation struggle, Laos - Vietnam were always united to fight the common enemy, unite and love each other in the spirit of "Through thick and thin", becoming close, incomparable closeness. That traditional relationship has been dearly built by the great President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Souphanouvong, and has been built and led by generations. The people of the two countries have constantly cultivated during the past time. After liberation, the relationship between both countries has grown steadily and deeply and achieved multi-faceted results; The exchange of visits of heads of state and leaders at all levels from the central to local levels is conducted regularly and in various fields.

On the occasion of General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to Laos in February 2019, the two countries agreed to elevate their relations to one of great friendship, special solidarity and global cooperation. This is a historic event in the cooperative relationship between the two countries, which has become not only a decisive factor in each country's revolutionary cause's success and victory, but also a rare model of relationship in the world's relations, which is becoming increasingly profound and intimate and is an invaluable heritage of the two peoples of Laos - Vietnam.

The year 2021 is significant for the Laos-Vietnam cooperative relationship since it marks the 59th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2021) and the 44th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Laos and Vietnam (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2021). Political relations as well as diplomatic relations between the two countries during the past 59 years continuously achieved good results; Economic relations are an important component of the Vietnam-Laos relationship, because the two countries have the same expectations and goals in building and developing a prosperous country, making the lives of the people of the two countries increasingly more improved.

Recently, the Vietnamese Party, Government and people have provided valuable, timely and effective support to Laos, both annually and during times of natural disasters in Laos, especially the cope with the COVID-19 pandemic; Vietnam is the first country to support Laos, which shows the special nature of the cooperation relationship between Laos and Vietnam, becoming an important factor in the development of the two countries' countries; In parallel with the settlement, the two countries' senior leaders have always strongly directed the strengthening of connectivity between the two economies, especially in terms of infrastructure, transportation, energy exploitation and development, in order to overcome existing difficulties to make the cooperation deeper and more effective, in line with the two countries' strenghts.

Currently, Vietnam is one of the leading countries in terms of investment and a major trading partner of Laos with two prominent projects, the Xekhaman 1 and Xekhaman Sanxay hydropower projects. In addition, the power purchase agreement benefits both countries by facilitating the development of Vung Ang 1, 2 and 3 ports. In term of defense-security cooperation, the two sides continued to achieve important results in many aspects, including coordinating and organizing the implementation of signed border agreements, protecting and promptly settling violations and crimes in border areas, coordinating the fight against transnational crimes, and promoting the signing of agreements on defense and security.

The two sides completed the planning phases for the construction project of Laos - Vietnam Friendship Park in Vientiane Capital, with favorable results in the domains of culture, education, science and technology. The incorporation of the contents of the Ministry of History of Special Relations between Vietnam and Laos into teaching at educational institutions in both countries in order to contribute to the propagation and education of the two countries’ people, particularly the youth, about their respective traditions. The Laos - Vietnam relationship’s history, meaning and significance.

The quality and practical efficacy of cooperation and exchange of lessons between central and local ministries and branches is rising; The two nations have created ideal conditions for the people of Laos - Vietnam to live, work and study in accordance with each country’s law. Regarding multilateral cooperation, since becoming an ASEAN member, Laos and Vietnam have always closely coordinated and supported each other in the implementation of ASEAN's action programs, on many issues discussed in ASEAN, and supported each other to successfully organize a conference on politics and security when Laos and Vietnam take over the ASEAN Chair.

The establishment of diplomatic relations and the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Laos and Vietnam have become events of historic events for both countries; This relationship has become the law of the two countries's existence and development, a rare relationship in international and world relations.

Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary and President of Laos, paid an official friendship visit Vietnam on June 28 and 29, 2021, accompanied by his wife and high-ranking Lao delegation. This is the first foreign visit since comrade Thongloun Sisoulith was elected General Secretary and President of Laos, he expressed his admiration for and continuing strengthening of the comprehensive cooperation relationship, as well as the closeness and trust between Laos and Vietnam. Building confidence between the two nations' senior leaders, creating strength for cooperation, boosting each country's recovery and socio-economic development, and enhancing cooperation in all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control. At the same time, this visit to Vietnam reaffirms the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples of Laos and Vietnam. In international relations, the model system is the driving force, the law of existence, and the deciding factor in any country's revolution's success.