Speaking at the event, Lao Consul General to HCM City Somxay Sanamoune affirmed under the guidance of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the country gained great achievements in building and protecting the country over the past 43 years.
He also highlighted the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation in various fields between the two nations.
Vietnam has a total capital investment of more than US$4.1 billion in Laos, ranking third among countries and territories investing in this country. Vietnam-Lao bilateral trade turnover reached US$758 million in the first 9 months of this year.