At the reception (Photo: qdnd.vn)Speaking at the meeting, Giang highlighted thetraditional solidarity and mutual support between Vietnam and Laos, andexpressed his belief that under the leadership of the Lao People’sRevolutionary Party, Lao people will reap more achievements in the cause ofreform.
The minister said the bilateral defence cooperation has been developing more comprehensively, substantively and effectively, citing the example of collaboration in Party and political affairs, personneltraining, expert and delegation exchange, and border safeguarding.
The Vietnamese Defence Ministry always paysattention to and supports cooperation between theVietnam War Veterans’ Association and the Lao Veterans Federation, especiallyin delegation exchange and communications work, he affirmed.
The two associations should carry forward their roleas friendship bridges between generations of war veterans of the two countries,thus helping raise public awareness of the relations between the two countriesand their armies, he suggested.
For his part, Saynhalat briefed his host on outcomesof the working session between the two associations, during which they agreed onjoint activities in the time ahead.
The Lao war veteran noted his hope that the Vietnamese Partyand State and the Vietnam People’s Army will further facilitate the two war veteran associations' cooperation, contributing to strengthening the great friendship, specialsolidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two neighbouringcountries./.
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