Writing in the condolence book, Mr. Phan Anh Son wrote: "The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations would like to express our deepest condolences to comrades, friends, Lao people and the family of General Khamtay Siphandone, former Chairman of the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, former President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. His passing is a great loss to the Party, State and People of Laos and Vietnam.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son visits General Khamtay Siphandone. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations will strive with comrades, friends and Lao people to continue to preserve, nurture and develop the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam, a priceless common asset that generations of leaders of the two countries, including comrade Khamtay Siphandone, have worked hard to build and nurture.

I would like to express my sincere respect, infinite gratitude and pray that you rest in eternal peace."

Mr. Phan Anh Son writes in the condolence book in memory of General Khamtay Siphandone. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

On the same day, a delegation of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association led by Lieutenant General Nguyen Tien Long, Vice President of the Association, visited and signed the condolence book in memory of General Khamtay Siphandone.

In the condolence book, Lieutenant General Nguyen Tien Long expressed his deepest condolences upon hearing of the passing of General Khamtay Siphandone.

The Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association delegation visited General Khamtay Siphandone. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

"Comrade Khamtay Siphandone's passing is a great loss to the Lao Party, State, People and his family. The Party, State, People and Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association have lost a great friend, a very close comrade and brother, who fought side by side during the long years of resistance between the two peoples of Vietnam and Laos.

The Central Committee of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association and all members would like to express our deep gratitude for the enormous contributions of comrade Khamtay Siphandone to building, consolidating and developing the great friendship and special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. The Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association would like to send our deepest condolences to the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association, the Lao people and the family of comrade Khamtay Siphandone.

We hope that the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association, the Lao people and the family of comrade Khamtay Siphandone will soon overcome this painful loss and continue to build a prosperous and prosperous Laos," Lieutenant General Nguyen Tien Long wrote in the condolence book.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Tien Long, Vice President of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association, writes in the condolence book. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

General Khamtay Siphandone passed away at 10:30 a.m. on April 2, 2025, at the age of 101.

During the resistance war and national salvation, General Khamtay Siphandone led the Lao army and people to share the joys and sorrows, standing shoulder to shoulder with Vietnamese military experts and volunteer soldiers in all circumstances, contributing to the glorious victory of the two peoples in the fight against the common enemy.

In the process of protecting, building and developing the country, General Khamtay Siphandone always cooperates closely with Vietnam to exchange and share experiences, support and help each other.

He is also one of the Lao leaders who always has close and close relations with Vietnamese leaders at all times. He is always interested in cultivating, promoting and contributing to deepening the relationship between the two countries, helping this relationship to increasingly bear fruit and last forever.

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