Seminar to celebrate Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year in Con Cuong district

• This event is part of a series of activities to celebrate 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 Friendship and Cooperation Treaty (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022) and carry out activities of "Year ofVietnam - Laos solidarity and friendship2022".

Panorama of the discussion between Con Cuong district and Pek district (Xieng Khouang-Laos). Photo: Bao Han

Attending the discussion on the side of Pek district, Xieng Khouang province, Lao People's Democratic Republic were comrades:Co Xay squatted down to catch the Provincial Party Committee member, District Party Committee Secretary, District Chief and members of the delegation. On the Con Cuong district side, there was comrade Nguyen Dinh Hung - Member of the Provincial Party Committee Executive Committee, District Party Committee Secretary and leaders of the People's Council and People's Committee of the district.

At the seminar, delegates reviewed the special traditional relationship between the two Parties, two States, and two peoples of Vietnam and Laos. The two neighboring countries, linked by mountains and rivers, have a great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, which was cultivated and developed by President Ho Chi Minh and President Kaysone Phomvihane and the people of the two countries.

Con Cuong district in particular and Nghe An province in general and other localities of Vietnam sharing a border with Laos, throughout the historical period of fighting for independence and building the country in the new stage, have always promoted the spirit of solidarity, standing shoulder to shoulder between the two countries Vietnam and Laos.

Con Cuong district leaders presented gifts to Pek district leaders (Xieng Khouang - Laos). Photo: Bao Han

During the resistance war against the US to save the country, Con Cuong district welcomed and sheltered nearly 12,000 people from Xieng Khouang province of Laos, including people from Pek district, to take refuge in the communes of Mon Son, Luc Da, Yen Khe, and Chi Khe. This place was also the base of many combat and combat support units.

At the seminar, the leaders of the two districts also emphasized the need to organize more seminars, exchange information, experiences, and cooperate to help each other develop the economy, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty; and build a peaceful, friendly, cooperative and developed border. From there, the relationship between Con Cuong district (Nghe An) and Pek district (Xieng Khouang) will become increasingly deeper, more practical and effective in all fields.