Deputy Prime Minister of Laos Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune spoke highly of the role of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association in the enhancement of bilateral ties while receiving the association's Chairman Nguyen Dac Vinh in Vientiane on July 18.

The 3rd Congress of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City (VLFA HCM City) took place on November 11, focusing on discussing measures to effectively promote people-to-people diplomacy between HCM City and Lao localities.

The Lao Embassy in Vietnam, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations, and the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association had a working session with the Hanoi Capital High Command on January 4.