79th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day September 2: Warm solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos
On the evening of August 30 in Vientiane, the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos solemnly held a diplomatic reception to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024).
Attending the event were representatives of the Party, State, Ministries and Central Sectors of Laos; representatives of embassies of various countries and international organizations in Laos, along with a large number of officials and staff of the Embassy, agencies affiliated to the Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community living and working in Laos.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chargé d'Affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos Phan Minh Chien reviewed the glorious historical milestones of the Vietnamese people over the past 79 years; he was happy and proud to see that, over the past year, the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos continued to develop, deepening and becoming more effective. Political and foreign relations continued to develop well with trust and attachment at the highest level with many official visits and working visits by senior leaders of the two Parties and two countries. Security and defense cooperation has become increasingly close, contributing to maintaining political stability and social order and safety in each country.
The Charge d'Affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos affirmed that the Party, State and people of Vietnam are always deeply aware that, in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, in order for "Vietnam to have the foundation, potential, position and international prestige as it is today", besides its own efforts, Vietnam has always received valuable support and assistance from international friends, especially the great, righteous and wholehearted assistance of the Party, State and people of Laos.
On the occasion of this great holiday, on behalf of the Party, State and people of Vietnam, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos expressed deep gratitude and sincere thanks to the Party, State and people of Laos for always being united, supporting and helping Vietnam; thanking countries and international friends for always sharing and helping Vietnam and supporting the development of Vietnam - Laos relations; at the same time expressing the wish that the international community will continue to give more support and assistance to Vietnam as well as the Vietnam - Laos relationship to develop sustainably, contributing positively to the building of the ASEAN Community, for peace, security, stability and cooperation for development in the region and the world.
Also on August 30, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Pakse, Champasak province (Southern Laos) solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024). Within the framework of the event, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Pakse awarded certificates of merit to outstanding individuals of the Association of Vietnamese People and the Association of Vietnamese Enterprises in Southern Laos, who have made outstanding achievements in promoting Vietnam - Laos relations in the Southern Laos region.
At the parties in a joyful, warm and fraternal atmosphere, delegates enjoyed together special performances praising the country, people and culture of Vietnam and Laos and dishes imbued with national identity to celebrate the achievements of the Party, State and people of Vietnam over the past 79 years.