Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’s Ministry ofPublic Security was honoured with the Lao Order at a ceremony held in Hanoi onAugust 18.
Lao Minister of Public Security SomkeoSilavong, authorised by the President, awarded the first-class DevelopmentOrder for the Vietnam’s Ministry and the second-class Labour Order forVietnamese Deputy Minister of Public Security Bui Van Nam for the ministry andNam’s contributions to ensuring safety for the political events in Laos in2016, particularly the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summit.
Addressing the event, Minister of PublicSecurity To Lam said the recognition is the highest award the Party andthe State of Laos has presented for the collectives and individuals who madesignificant contributions to developing and strengthening the traditional,special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.
It also reflects that the Party and the State ofLaos highly appreciate the staff and leaders of Vietnam’s Ministry of PublicSecurity, he added.
The same day, a gathering with generations ofsenior officials and outstanding individuals of the Ministry of Public Securitywas held to celebrate the 72nd traditional day of the Vietnam People'sPolice Force (August 19).-VNA