Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam – Laos FriendshipAssociation (VLFA) in collaboration with the Lao Embassy organised a ceremonyin Hanoi on November 28 to mark the 43rd anniversary of Lao NationalDay (December 2, 1975 – 2018).
Speaking at the event, VLFA President Tran Van Tuy highlightedthe fruitful growth of the traditional friendship, special solidarity, andcomprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Based on successful outcomes of the Vietnam – Laos friendshipand solidarity year 2017, the sides have implemented joint projects at nationaland local levels and expanded their people-to-people exchange, he added.
Tuy noted that bilateral engagements in education andtraining are a priority of the relations. Despite economic difficulties, thetwo governments have spent significant parts of their budgets on humanresources training, with a large number of Lao students sent to study inVietnam.
Tuy said his association has worked closely with variouseducational establishments to support Lao students in Vietnam and have organisedmany activities for them, including cultural exchanges and musical and sportevents.
He urged the Lao students to make contributions to theirhome country and to the ties between the two countries.
For his part, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam ThongsavanhPhomvihane stressed the special relations between Laos and Vietnam have beencontinuously expanding over time.
He said Vietnam’s development progress and increasing roleat regional and international forums that he witnessed during his three-yeartenure in the country is a source of encouragement for Lao people in buildingtheir country following the socialist orientation.
On the occasion, the VLFA presented certificates of meritand gifts for 16 Lao students with outstanding academic performance whilestudying in Vietnam.-VNA
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