Nghe An provincial leaders received the Ambassador and leaders of 7 provinces of Lao PDR
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of August 17, on the occasion of 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 Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022), the leaders of Nghe An province received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam and the leaders of 7 provinces of the Lao PDR.
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The leaders of Nghe An province were delighted to welcome the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam and the leaders of 7 provinces of the Lao PDR to visit and work in Nghe An. Photo: Thanh Duy |
At the courtesy visit, Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee, on behalf of Nghe An provincial leaders, expressed his joy in welcoming the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam and leaders of 7 provinces of the Lao PDR to visit and work in Nghe An.
The Provincial Party Secretary expressed his emotion and affirmed that the visit of the Ambassador and leaders of 7 Lao provinces demonstrated the good cooperative and friendly relationship between Nghe An and Lao provinces. Welcoming the "Vietnam - Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year", Nghe An province solemnly organized the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 45th Anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty.
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| Panorama of the welcoming ceremony and greeting between the leaders of Nghe An province and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam, and the leaders of 7 provinces of the Lao PDR. Photo: Thanh Duy |
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| Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Provincial Party Secretary presented a souvenir to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Duy |
In the past time, the Ambassador and the leaders of 7 provinces of the Lao PDR have given special affection, support and valuable assistance to Nghe An, thereby encouraging Nghe An to be more active and responsible in protecting, preserving and developing this sacred and invaluable relationship. On this occasion, the leaders of Nghe An province presented gifts to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam and the leaders of 7 provinces of Laos.
Located in the center of the North Central region, Nghe An province has the largest natural area in the country with nearly 16,500 km2 and the longest common border with Laos, more than 468 km, spanning 6 districts and 27 communes of the province. The natural terrain, history and culture of the border area between Nghe An province and Xieng Khouang, Hua Phan and Bo Ly Kham Xay provinces of Laos have many similarities.
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Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Provincial Party Secretary presented souvenirs to leaders of Xay Xom Bun province. Photo: Thanh Duy |
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Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Xieng Khouang province presented souvenirs to leaders of Nghe An province. Photo: Thanh Duy |
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Leaders of Savanakhet province presented souvenirs to leaders of Nghe An province. Photo: Thanh Duy |
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| Leaders of Nghe An province and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam, leaders of 7 provinces of the Lao PDR took a souvenir photo. Photo: Thanh Duy |
The Party Committee, government and people of Nghe An province identify strengthening and promoting comprehensive cooperation with localities of the Lao PDR as one of the particularly important political tasks, always given top priority./.