Hanoi, Aug. 11 -- The great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos are of importance to the cause of national construction and defence in each country, forming an enduring principle of their survival and development, said State President Luong Cuong. He made the statement while hosting a reception on August 11 for Lieutenant General Vongsone Inpanphim, Deputy Minister of National Defence and Director of the General Department of Politics of the Lao People's Army, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from August 10 to 14. The State leader underscored that Vietnam always treasures the wholehearted support Laos has extended during past struggles for national liberation and in current efforts ...