Vietnam - Laos Youth Friendship Meeting in Nghe An

On the evening of October 12, in Cua Lo town, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union organized the 2020 Vietnam - Laos Youth Friendship Meeting Program in Nghe An.

Attending the program were Comrade Outhay Ban Na Vong - First Secretary, Embassy of Laos in Vietnam; representative of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

On the side of Nghe An province, there were comrade Ngoc Kim Nam - Member of the Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Commission; representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Cua Lo town.

Comrade Ngoc Kim Nam delivered a welcoming speech to the Lao youth delegation. Photo: Thanh Le

Welcoming the delegation, comrade Ngoc Kim Nam expressed his joy at welcoming the Lao youth delegation to visit and work in Nghe An. At the same time, he informed about the socio-economic development results of Nghe An province in the first months of 2020.

He emphasized that in recent times, provincial leadersNghe Anand departments, branches and organizations have regularly paid attention to building relationships with provinces sharing the same border. Many cooperation programs have been agreed and signed to build and develop a special tradition of friendship, while contributing to the task of economic - cultural - social development, maintaining national defense and security of each province.

Presenting souvenirs to the Lao Youth Delegation. Photo: Thanh Le

Accordingly, the youth of Vietnam and Laos in general and the youth of Nghe An and the youth of the border provinces of Xieng Khouang, Hua Phan and Bolykhamxay in particular have always promoted the spirit of solidarity, loyalty and steadfastness in organizing many activities, signing programs, cooperation and friendly exchanges that are very practical and meaningful.

The activities have left many strong impressions, recognized and appreciated by friends, thereby promoting the image, culture, land and people of Nghe An, contributing to further enhancing the solidarity, friendship and brotherhood between the two peoples of Vietnam and Laos.

Lao delegation presents gifts to Nghe An province leaders. Photo: Thanh Le

He hoped that in the coming time, with the dynamism, creativity and enthusiasm of the youth, the Youth Unions of the two countries will continuously improve the quality, efficiency and practicality of existing cooperation programs, while exploring, creating and expanding new areas of cooperation, making positive contributions to the socio-economic development of Laos and Vietnam.

The Central Youth Union presented souvenirs to the Lao Youth Delegation. Photo: Thanh Le

Speaking at the ceremony, Comrade Outhay Ban Na Vong - First Secretary, Lao Embassy in Vietnam thanked Nghe An province for the warm and respectful reception, emphasizing that the 2020 Vietnam - Laos Youth Friendship Exchange event held in Nghe An coincided with the preparation.Party CongressThe 19th Provincial Party Congress, term 2020-2025, is of special importance.

Cultural exchange program. Photo: Thanh Le

First Secretary, EmbassyLaosin Vietnam highly appreciates Nghe An's development in all fields, believing that Vietnam - Laos and Nghe An - Laos will continue to cooperate closely, together for sustainable development.

At the same time, he expressed his confidence and affirmed that: The Youth Unions of the two countries in particular and the young generations of the two countries in general are clearly aware of their responsibility and mission in preserving and protecting the special Vietnam - Laos relationship, a priceless asset of the two peoples, as expected by the leaders of the two Parties and two States.

Delegates take souvenir photo. Photo: Thanh Le

The friendship exchange program in Nghe An will take place from October 12-14 with a series of activities: paying courtesy visits to leaders of Nghe An province, offering flowers and incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh, visiting some youth economic development models in Nghe An province, giving gifts to former Vietnamese youth volunteers who worked in Laos,...