Lao Vice President hails special relations with Vietnam
Special relations between the Vietnamese and Lao Parties, States and people have laid a foundation for the existence and development of the revolutions in each nation, said a Lao leader.
Vientiane (VNA) – Special relations between the Vietnamese and Lao Parties, States and people have laid a foundation for the existence anddevelopment of the revolutions in each nation, said a Lao leader.
LaoVice President Phankham Viphavanh made the remark while receiving a delegationfrom the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association, led by its Vice President and SecretaryGeneral Nguyen Van My in Vientiane on July 12.
Welcomingthe delegation’s visit to Laos to attend activities marking the 110th birthday of President Souphanouvong, he lauded the communication works made bythe Vietnam-Laos and Laos-Vietnam Friendship Associations to promote thetraditional relations between the two countries.
TheLao Vice President took the occasion to ask both associations to increase theiractivities to raise the youths’ awareness of the special ties, as well as helpthem understand that without the Vietnam-Laos special solidarity, the revolutionsin each nation could not have gained tremendous successes like today.
My,for his part, affirmed to continue coordination with the Lao side to enhance popularisation,helping the youths of both nations have deeper insight into the specialrelations.
Speaking highly of President Souphanouvong’s great contributions toconsolidating and developing the Vietnam-Laos special ties and comprehensivecooperation, My said that the Lao leader made his marks in Vietnam with aline-up of transport and irrigation works like Bac Nghe An irrigational system,Yen Xuan bridge on Vinh-Nha Trang railway, and Song Ro reservoir in Nghe An province’sThanh Chuong district.
Earlierthe day, the Vietnamese delegation attended a photo exhibition on the life andcareer of President Souphanouvong, and met with relatives of the late Presidentand staffers at the Kaysone Phomvihane museum.
Asscheduled, they will visit Uncle Ho relic site in Xiengvang village, Khammuanprovince’s Nongbok district on July 13-14.-VNA
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Representatives of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association and the Kaysone Phomvihane and Souphanouvong Museums are paying a working visit to Vietnam from December 24-30.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
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