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Delegation of Nghe An Provincial Youth Union visited and worked in Xieng Khouang province (Lao PDR)

Thanh Quynh - Quang Huy DNUM_BBZAJZCACE 12:50

The working delegation of Nghe An youth led by Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union Nguyen Thi Phuong Thuy had many meaningful activities in Xieng Khouang province, Lao People's Democratic Republic on September 9-11.

Welcoming the delegation were comrade Buasy Nathavong - Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction of Xieng Khouang province; comrade Phetsamon Davongson - Provincial Party Committee Member, Member of the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union, Secretary of the Xieng Khouang Provincial Youth Union, and comrades leading departments and offices of the Xieng Khouang Provincial Government and the Xieng Khouang Provincial Youth Union.

Đoàn công tác Tỉnh đoàn Nghệ An thăm và chào xã giao Lãnh đạo tỉnh Xiêng Khoảng. Ảnh: Quang Huy
The delegation of Nghe An Provincial Youth Union paid a courtesy call to the leaders of Xieng Khouang province. Photo: Quang Huy

The Nghe An - Xieng Khouang friendship exchange program took place from September 9-11, 2024. Accordingly, the delegation of Nghe An Provincial Youth Union paid a courtesy visit to the leaders of Xieng Khouang province; visited and exchanged experiences at typical economic development youth models of Xieng Khouang province. On September 11, the delegation organized an exchange and learning experience in Youth Union work and youth movements between Nghe An and Xieng Khouang provinces.

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Nghe An delegation presented Xieng Khouang province with a meaningful painting from President Ho Chi Minh's hometown. Photo: Quang Huy

Speaking at the working sessions, Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Youth Union Nguyen Thi Phuong Thuy affirmed that the youth of Vietnam and Laos in general and the youth of Nghe An and Xieng Khouang in particular have always been united and loyal through many activities, signing programs, cooperation, and friendship exchanges that are very practical and meaningful.

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A delegation of Nghe An youth visited typical economic models of Xieng Khouang province. Photo: Quang Huy

Every year, the youth of the two provinces have signed a cooperation program, which is a condition for the youth to have the opportunity to exchange, share work experiences, learn economic development models, support each other to develop together; establish volunteer youth teams to operate in difficult areas of Laos.

This is both a political task and an emotional one stemming from the enthusiasm and hearts of the young generations of the two countries.

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Nghe An Provincial Youth Union and Xieng Khouang Provincial Youth Union held a meeting to exchange experiences. Photo: Quang Huy

Currently, in Nghe An province, there are more than 500 Lao students studying and researching at universities and colleges. Many Lao students have been welcomed by families in Nghe An as their own children.

At the same time, many cadres and students of Nghe An province have also received short-term and long-term training at universities and colleges in Laos.

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Nghe An Provincial Youth Union and Xieng Khouang Provincial Youth Union signed a memorandum of understanding on youth union work and youth movements between the two units. Photo: Quang Huy

Most recently, in the 2024 Green Summer Volunteer Campaign, the Vinh University international volunteer team of 25 comrades participated in volunteer activities teaching Vietnamese in Phu Cut, Pha Xay districts and Phonsavan town of Xieng Khouang province.

Nghe An Provincial Youth Union and Xieng Khouang Provincial Youth Union held talks and signed a memorandum of understanding on youth union work and youth movements between the two units. The signed contents aim to strengthen solidarity between the youth of the two countries in general, and Nghe An - Xieng Khouang provinces in particular, and at the same time, plan many programs and goals to improve the effectiveness of youth union work and youth movements in the current context associated with the characteristics of each country.

Thanh Quynh - Quang Huy