Moscow, Feb. 14 -- A delegation from the Lao Embassy in Russia, led by Ambassador Shiphandone Oybuabuddy, visited and extended Lunar New Year greetings to officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow on February 13, as the festive atmosphere of the Year of the Horse 2026 approaches.

Speaking at the reception, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi said the new year begins with special optimism, as both countries have successfully organised major political events, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, opening a new development phase for each nation.

He highlighted the close high-level exchanges following the congresses, inclu...