At the embassy headquarters, on behalf of the Party Organisation, authorities, and people of Son La province, Vice Chairman Hau extended New Year greetings to the Lao leaders, as well as to Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh and all staff of the Lao Embassy in Vietnam. He emphasised that the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos continue to develop in an increasingly positive manner, including the cooperative relationship between Son La and the northern provinces of Laos.

He expressed his hope that in 2026, cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in general, and between Son La and northern Lao provinces in particular, will be further strengthened through practical, effective, and in-depth activities. This will help improve the material and spiritual well-being of the people of both countries, while reinforcing and deepening the long-standing traditional friendship between the two nations.

Leaders of Son La province extend Bunpimay (New Year) greetings to Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh and staff of the Lao Embassy in Vietnam.

Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh expressed her gratitude to Son La province for the New Year visit and appreciated the cooperation results achieved between Son La and the northern Lao provinces in recent years. She proposed that Son La continue to accompany and support the Lao authorities and people in socio-economic development and in ensuring national defence and security, as well as continue to pay attention to and support Lao students studying in Son La.