Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - Laos diplomatic relations in Noong Het district (Xieng Khouang province - Laos)
(Baonghean.vn) - The ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2022), the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022) was solemnly held in Noong Het district, Xieng Khouang province (Laos) on August 10.
This is a national event and a key activity of the Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.
Comrade Vi Hoe - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the District People's Council, and comrades in the Standing Committee, departments, branches and the Ky Son district government attended the ceremony.
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Overview of the ceremony. Photo: Duy Khanh |
The 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation is a national event and a key activity of the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022. The two sides reviewed the heroic history of the Vietnam-Laos solidarity alliance, the sincere and consistent assistance and support between the two Parties, States and Peoples over the years.
This activity also contributes to promoting propaganda and educating people of all walks of life, especially the young generation of the two countries, about the meaning and importance of the Vietnam - Laos relationship.
At the ceremony, leaders of both sides agreed that: In recent years, Nghe An - Xieng Khouang provinces and twinned districts on both sides of the Vietnam - Laos border have created favorable conditions for people of both sides to visit relatives, exchange goods and services; contributing to promoting socio-economic development.
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Leaders of Ky Son and Noong Het districts exchanged gifts. Photo: Duy Khanh |
At the ceremony, leaders of Ky Son and Noong Het districts presented each other with meaningful gifts, demonstrating their solidarity. Both sides also agreed to continue to strengthen activities to connect and support each other for mutual development.