A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence extends congratulations to Laos on the 75th founding anniversary of the Lao People’s Army (LPA) (January 20, 1979-2024). (Photo: VNA)Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chiefof the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), who led the delegation,hailed the LPA for its contributions to national construction and defence ofLaos as well as peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region andthe world.
The Vietnamese Party, State, Government, people andarmy always remember the support of their Lao counterparts during the paststruggle for national independence and reunification, as well as the presentcause of national construction and development, he said.
The officer noted his belief that under the leadershipof the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the neighbouring country will reapgreater achievements and affirm their role and position in the region and theworld at large.
Tan also highlighted fruitful defence cooperationbetween the two countries, especially in delegation exchange, personnel trainingand communications, and suggested the two defence ministries continue theirclose coordination to comprehensively and effectively implement cooperationareas based on signed documents.
On this occasion, he conveyed a letter of congratulationsfrom Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang to General Chansamone Chanyalath, LaoDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence.
For his part, Chansamone Chanyalath emphasised thesupport from the Party, Government, army and people of Vietnam to Laos and itsarmy over the past 75 years.
The same day, a delegation of the Vietnamese Embassyand agencies in Laos visited the Lao Ministry of National Defence and the boardingculture and ethnicity school of the LPA, a gift from the Vietnamese Ministry ofNational Defence to its counterpart, to extend their congratulations.
Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung presents flowers to the school. (Photo: VNA)VNA
