ThaiNguyen (VNA) - The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association in Vietnam’snorthern mountainous province of Thai Nguyen on October 26 held its thirdcongress, with the participation of 250 delegates representing more than 13,000members of the association.
The congress put forth major tasks for the association for the 2019-2024tenure, focusing on the communication work to popularise guidelines andpolicies of the Party and State about the Vietnam-Laos special relationship andcomprehensive cooperation.
The association will also encourage its members and residents of the twocountries to engage in friendship activities, and promote cooperation betweenThai Nguyen and some Lao localities.
Since 2010, over 20 businesses from Thai Nguyen have invested ininfrastructure, services-tourism and economic development in Laos.
The Vietnamese province also receives more than 300 Lao students each year whocome to study and conduct research studies in local universities and colleges.
The congress elected a new 41-member executive board for the 2019-2024 period,headed by Nguyen Doan Kinh./.