On March 23 — Phongsavanh Sisoulath, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received a farewell visit from Dang Thi Hai Tam, Consul General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Savannakhet, marking the completion of her diplomatic mission in Laos.

The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos in Vientiane on March 23.

During the discussion, Phongsavanh praised Dang Thi Hai Tam for her contributions during her three-year tenure from April 2023 to April 2026. He highlighted her role in strengthening cooperation between the Lao provinces of Savannakhet Province, Khammouane Province, and Bolikhamxay Province and various Vietnamese localities.

Officials noted several key achievements during her mission, including organizing educational visits for teachers and students to historical sites linked to Lao-Vietnam relations, coordinating disaster relief cooperation between border provinces, and supporting education and development projects funded by Vietnam.

Her tenure also saw efforts to strengthen economic ties, including facilitating trade promotion activities—such as those involving businesses from Ho Chi Minh City—and assisting Vietnamese enterprises investing in Laos. In addition, she supported Vietnamese community organizations in Laos in contributing to socio-economic development.

Phongsavanh said these initiatives have helped reinforce the longstanding friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam. He also wished Dang Thi Hai Tam success in her future assignments and expressed confidence she would continue supporting bilateral relations.

In response, Dang Thi Hai Tam thanked the Lao government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Lao people for their support during her mission. She reaffirmed her commitment to continue promoting cooperation and strengthening ties between the two countries in her future role.

KPL