According to a reporter from the Vietnam News Agency in Laos, on the afternoon of September 30, in the capital Vientiane, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mr. Nguyễn Minh Tâm, presented his credentials to the General Secretary and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith.

Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam presented the Letter of Credence to General Secretary and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith.

During the meeting, General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith congratulated Mr. Nguyễn Minh Tâm on being entrusted by the Party and the State of Vietnam as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Laos, which reflects the importance that the Party and the State of Vietnam place on the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos.

Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith highly appreciated Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm as an official well-versed in Lao affairs, having been directly responsible for Vietnam-Laos relations for many years, thus facilitating his work. He expressed confidence that with his capabilities and experience, Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm would successfully fulfill his assigned tasks.

The General Secretary and President of Laos conveyed warm regards to General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and other senior leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam. He expressed appreciation and gratitude to General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and the senior leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam for the respectful, thoughtful, and exceptional welcome extended to the high-level Lao delegation during their recent state visit and high-level meeting between the two Parties. This hospitality deeply reflects the close and trustworthy relationship between the two Parties and the two countries, with the discussions and meetings having many innovations, delving deeper and becoming more substantive.

General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith receives Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam, who presented his Letter of Credence.

The General Secretary and President of Laos noted that Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm assumed his duties at a time when the relations between the two countries were increasingly developing in depth, practicality, and effectiveness. Particularly at present, both countries are actively preparing for the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and the 45th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45), urging the ministries and sectors of both sides to closely coordinate to prepare well for these visits.

He urged the ministries and sectors of both sides to work closely together to effectively implement the high-level cooperation agreements, the cooperation agreements, and the Vietnam-Laos joint declarations, emphasizing that the Ambassador has a very important role in serving as a bridge between the ministries and sectors of both sides to promote the effective implementation of the cooperation agreements.

The General Secretary and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, expressed confidence that during his term, Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm would continue to provide good advisory support to the senior leaders of both Parties and countries in Vietnam-Laos relations, effectively implementing cooperation in politics, foreign affairs, national defense, and security, especially making breakthroughs in economic cooperation, including connecting the two economies, finance and currency, infrastructure, transportation, telecommunications, and tourism...; contributing to the further development of the unique and special relationship between Vietnam and Laos, which is "one of a kind" in the world, and to ensure it continues to flourish and remain evergreen and sustainable.

General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, along with Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam and the Delegation, pose for a commemorative photo.

Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm expressed his happiness, honor, and pride in being trusted by the Party, the State, and the people of Vietnam to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, affirming that this is a highly prestigious yet responsible duty.

Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm shared that during his work in the country, he had the opportunity to accompany and serve many high-level delegations from both Parties and States, participating in many high-level meetings between the leaders of the two Parties and States. He felt moved by the close and sincere feelings between the leaders of both sides. In particular, Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm deeply resonated with the heartfelt opinions of General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith about the Vietnam-Laos relationship being a special relationship of exceptional importance, "one of a kind" in the world, and the four principles of affection in the relationship between the two countries: "Comradehood - Brotherhood - Friendship - Special Solidarity."

Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm affirmed that Vietnam always particularly values and prioritizes the cultivation and strengthening of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with the Party, State, and people of Laos; together with Laos, he aims to preserve and transmit this special Vietnam-Laos relationship to future generations.

In his role as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Laos, Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm stated that he, along with the Embassy and other agencies alongside the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, would strive to do their utmost in effectively advising the leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam in relations with Laos; acting as a bridge, coordinating, and assisting ministries, sectors, and localities in enhancing effective cooperation with Lao partners, including the effective implementation of high-level cooperation agreements, joint declarations, and the Vietnam-Laos cooperation agreement. The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos will continue to work closely with the Lao side to promote the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, two States, and the peoples of the two countries, aiming for deeper, practical, and effective development in all areas.