Youth exchange between Vietnam and Laos in Nghe An

Attending the program were representatives of the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province; the Department of Foreign Affairs; the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association of Nghe An province; the Standing Committee of the Youth Union of universities and colleges and a large number of Lao students studying in Nghe An. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Nghe An is one of the provinces with a large number of Laotian students studying at universities and colleges. The organization of the program "Friendship exchange between youth and students with Laotian students in Nghe An in 2022" aims to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2022) and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022). At the same time, it is a way to express gratitude to the youth of the Lao PDR on the occasion of the traditional Bunpimay New Year of the Lao ethnic people.

Laotian female students are charming in the performances at the program. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Speaking at the program, Provincial Youth Union Secretary Le Van Luong sent New Year greetings to Lao youth, students and overseas students living and studying in Nghe An province.

Promoting the precious sentiments that the two Parties and the two States have worked hard to cultivate, over the past years, Nghe An youth have had many very effective coordination activities with the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union; especially the three provinces of Xieng Khouang, Hua Phan, and Bolikhamxay - which are provinces sharing a border with Nghe An province.

Notable among these are the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation; organizing outstanding union members and youth to visit, exchange and learn experiences in union work and youth movements, visit historical sites, and learn about youth economic development models.

Mr. Truong Thiet Hung - Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province presented meaningful gifts to Lao students studying abroad. Photo: Thanh Quynh

At the same time, organize international volunteer teams in Laos in the annual "Summer Youth Volunteers" Campaign with many meaningful activities such as: Teaching Vietnamese; visiting, giving gifts and helping families and children in difficult circumstances; free health check-ups and consultations; instructing people on farming and livestock techniques, building VACR economic models...

The university and college delegations also organized cultural, artistic, physical education and sports exchange activities, Vietnamese speaking contests; visited and wished Lao students living and studying at universities and colleges in Nghe An province a Happy New Year.

Representatives of the Provincial Youth Union and the Provincial Student Association Secretariat presented fresh flower baskets to the school and Laotian students at the program. Photo: Thanh Quynh

In 2021, in the face of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, which greatly affected the socio-economic life, the Provincial Youth Union Standing Committee mobilized social resources to organize programs: Sharing love, joining hands to overcome the pandemic, "Millions of social security bags" to support essential necessities for Lao students studying and living in Nghe An province.

The hand-tying ceremony, wishing everyone good luck in the new year, was solemnly held by Laotian students and the program's organizing committee. Photo: Thanh Quynh

The Provincial Youth Union Standing Committee also donated medical masks and hand sanitizers to neighboring Lao provinces to help prevent and fight the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, Lao youth and students have actively participated in volunteer activities to support functional forces in preventing and fighting the Covid-19 pandemic in Nghe An. This has further contributed to fostering the special solidarity and friendship between the Party, people and youth of Vietnam and Laos.

Lao students perform a finger-tying ceremony for delegates. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Through the program, the Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Youth Union hopes that Lao youth, students and overseas students will be ambassadors contributing to further tightening the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos; at the same time, continue to spread the close, close and lasting affection of the two peoples.

The Organizing Committee awarded 11 scholarships to Lao students with excellent achievements in study and training. Photo: Thanh Quynh

On this occasion, the Standing Committee of Nghe An Provincial Youth Union decided to award 11 scholarships to 11 Lao students to encourage and motivate Lao students to continue to promote high achievements in studying and training.