Delegation of Lao Border Guard Department offered flowers and incense at Kim Lien relic site

(Baonghean.vn) - On February 17, a delegation of officers from the Border Guard Department, General Staff, Lao People's Army led by Major General Sy Phan Phut Tha Vong - Director of the Department came to offer incense and flowers to the soul of President Ho Chi Minh at Kim Lien relic site, Nam Dan district. Also accompanying was Colonel Tran Van Bich - Head of Foreign Affairs Department, Vietnam Border Guard Command.

Major General Sy Phan Phut Tha Vong - Director of Lao Border Guard offered a basket of fresh flowers to the soul of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Phuong Linh

With boundless gratitude, the delegation of the Lao Border Guard Department and the Vietnam Border Guard Command respectfully offered a basket of fresh flowers and a stick of incense to the soul of President Ho Chi Minh - who sacrificed his whole life for the cause of national liberation of Vietnam and the people of the Lao ethnic groups. He and the leaders of the Lao Party and State fought tirelessly for the independence and freedom of the two nations, for the peace of the people of the world; He made great contributions in establishing the special relationship between the two Parties, the two States and the people of Vietnam and Laos.

Delegates of the Lao Border Guard Department listen to a tour guide introduce souvenirs in President Ho Chi Minh's hometown. Photo: Phuong Linh

After the flower and incense offering ceremony, the delegation visited Uncle Ho's maternal and paternal hometowns, listening to an introduction about his life, career, childhood and family members./.

Phuong Linh