National unity the key to development, says Laos President

Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith. - Vientiane Times/ANN

VIENTIANE, Nov 28 (Vientiane Times/ANN): Maintaining unity among the multi-ethnic people of Laos is perceived as the core factor in preventing social division, President Thongloun Sisoulith told the 11th Party Congress of the Lao Front for National Development.

Thongloun, who is the Party Secretary General, highlighted the importance of strengthening solidarity among people of different ethnicities and promoting a spirit of patriotism in order to maintain peace and security and protect the lawful interests of all Lao people.