Lao National Day marked

The Viet Nam – Laos Friendship Association (VLFA) in conjunction with Lao Embassy held the event.

In his remarks, Lao Ambassador to Viet Nam Thongsavanh Phomvihane stressed the special relations between Laos and Viet Nam have been continuously expanding over time. 

He said Viet Nam’s development progress and increasing role at regional and international forums that he witnessed during his three-year tenure in the country is a source of encouragement for Lao people in building their country following the socialist orientation.

VLFA President Tran Van Tuy highlighted the fruitful growth of the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Based on successful outcomes of the Viet Nam – Laos friendship and solidarity year 2017, the sides have implemented joint projects at national and local levels and expanded their people-to-people exchange, he added.

He noted that bilateral engagements in education and training are a priority of the relations. Despite economic difficulties, the two governments have spent significant parts of their budgets on human resources training, with a large number of Lao students sent to study in Viet Nam.

Mr. Tuy said his association has worked closely with various educational establishments to support Lao students in Viet Nam and have organised many activities for them, including cultural exchanges and musical and sport events.

He urged the Lao students to make contributions to their home country and to the ties between the two countries.

By Vien Nhu