(Baonghean.vn) - Within the framework of the activity "Following the footsteps of President Kaysone Phomvihane" in Vietnam (from December 10 to 17, 2015), on the morning of December 16, the 45-member Lao People's Delegation led by Comrade Vilayvong Butdakham, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association, participated in a number of meaningful activities in Nghe An.
Accompanying the delegation was comrade Ta Minh Chau - Former Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee's Foreign Affairs Committee, Former Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos, Vice President of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association.
The journey "Following the footsteps of President Kaysone Phomvihane" is an activity organized by the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Day of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (December 2, 1975 - December 2, 2015) and the 95th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Kaysone Phomvihane - Former Chairman of the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Former President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (December 13, 1920 - December 13, 2015).
This activity aims to help Lao delegates gain a deeper understanding of President Kaysone Phomvihane's work in Vietnam and the friendly and close relationship between the Vietnamese and Lao peoples; at the same time, consolidate and strengthen the special friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two peoples.
Some pictures of the activity "Following the footsteps of President Kaysone Phomvihane" in Nghe An:
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| The delegation came to offer incense and flowers at Kim Lien relic site (Nam Dan). |
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| The delegation respectfully bowed before the spirit of President Ho Chi Minh - who fought and sacrificed his whole life for the cause of national liberation of Vietnam and Laos. |
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| Comrade Vilayvong Butdakham - First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union offered flowers in memory of President Ho Chi Minh. |
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| Next, the delegation visited Sen village - the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh. |
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| The delegation listened to an introduction to the memorabilia associated with Uncle Ho's childhood. |
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| Leaving Sen village, the delegation visited the exhibition room about the life, background, career of President Kaysone Phomvihane and the Vietnam - Laos friendship at the Nghe Tinh Soviet Museum. |
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| Comrade Vilayvong Butdakham recorded in the golden book of souvenirs at the Nghe Tinh Soviet Museum. |
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| The delegation listened to an introduction about Vietnam - Laos friendship through the ages. |
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| Delegates reviewed images of the special Vietnam-Laos relationship under President Ho Chi Minh and President Kaysone Phomvihane. |
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| The delegation visited the exhibition rooms recreating the Nghe Tinh Soviet movement 30-31. |
Phuong Thao
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