Vientiane, April 23 -- The solidarity between the Vietnamese and Lao armies has been described as "special of the special", reflecting the depth and uniqueness of bilateral defence ties.

During his official visit to Laos, on April 22, General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and General Khamlieng Outhakaysone, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Laos.

Welcoming the Vietnamese delegation, Thongloun highly valued the visit, affirming that Laos and Vietnam are "like members ...