​This is an important content emphasized in the cortesy visits, reception and working sessions of the Delegation of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association on the occasion of the delegation's visit to Vietnam last week.

The Delegation of the Central Lao - Vietnam Friendship Association led by Prof. Dr. Boviengkham Vongdara - Member of the Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Minister of Science and Technology, President of the Lao National Academy of Science (LNAS), Chairman of the Laos – Vietnam Friendship Association visited and worked in Vietnam 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 Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Vietnam and Laos (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022).

The Ceremony of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Laos

On July 18, in Hanoi, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Hanoi city solemnly held a Ceremony to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 45th Anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.

The Ceremony of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2022) and the 45th Anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 18, 1977-18//). 7/2022) - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

At the Ceremony, there was the attendance of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc; Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue; Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh; Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien; Former leaders of the Party and State; Leaders of Central Departments, Ministries and sectors...

On the Lao party, there was Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany; Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction Sinlavong Khutphaythun; Lao National Assembly Vice Chairman Sounthon Xayachak; members of the high - level delegation of the Lao Party and State; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang; representatives of Lao citizens and overseas students working and studying in Vietnam. The Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association also attended this solemn celebration.

Paying concern on supporting international students - "Ambassadors" to preserve and promote the special relations between Vietnam and Laos

Also on July 18, a delegation of the Central Committee of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association led by Mr. Khamoui Keomani - Member of the Standing Committee of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association, advisor of Taio Company (Laos), Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Vientiane Capital, visited and worked at Thai Nguyen University of Education.

The scene of the meeting (Photo: Nguyen Tung).

At the meeting, the representative of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association expected that Thai Nguyen University of Education, provincial leaders and agencies, departments and sectors would facilitate and assist Laos in education and training more foreign students sothat they could contribute to the construction of Laos, and promote Vietnam - Laos relations forever green and sustainable after their graduation.

Within the framework of the working session, the delegation of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association met with Lao students studying at the University of Education - Thai Nguyen University and visited the University's facilities.

Deploying many meaningful activities in the Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022

On July 19, the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association and the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association held a discussion and agreed on many activities in the Vietnam - Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.

President of Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association Tran Van Tuy (on the right) receiving President of Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara (Photo: Nguyen Tung).

In particular, the two Associations are expected to organize the 5th Vietnam - Laos Friendship Festival in September of 2022 in Quang Tri (Vietnam) and Savannakhet (Laos) provinces.

The two Associations agreed to continue promoting the activities of education and propaganda about the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos to the public, especially the young generations of the two countries, in various ways to improve the awareness and understanding of the importance of preservation and promotion of the Vietnam - Laos relationship.

It is necessary for the two parties to coordinate with relevant agencies to promote and improve the quality of education and training cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, from the stage of student selection, student training and connection with students when they return their homeland after graduation.

The Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association will continue to write articles for a bilingual special edition in Vietnamese and Lao languages, which is expected to be published on the occasion of the celebration of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Association also continues to actively implement the Story - telling Contest and send entries to the Organizing Committee to gather and organize a Closing Ceremony in the third quarter of 2022. In addition, the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association will continue to coordinate with the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Laos, the Propaganda and Training Commission of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party to organize a song and poetry writing contest about the relationship between the two countries.

The delegation of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association visited ATK Dinh Hoa historical relic

On the occasion of a working trip to Vietnam, on July 19, the delegation of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association visited ATK Dinh Hoa Special National Historical Relic (in Thai Nguyen).

The Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association offered incense in memory of President Ho Chi Minh at the ATK Dinh Hoa Special National Historical Relic (Photo: Nguyen Tung).

At the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House (at ATK Dinh Hoa Special National Historical Relic), the delegation of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association respectfully offered incense, flowers to commemorate and pay their respects as well as  deep gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh; visited Uncle Ho's living and working place at Tin Keo hill (Phu Dinh commune, Dinh Hoa district).

During the visit to ATK Dinh Hoa, the delegation of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association attended a meeting of Dinh Hoa veterans and volunteers who voluntarily fought in Laos held by the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association of Dinh Hoa district on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs' Day, the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Laos and the 45th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries.

Strengthening education of tradition for the young generation about Vietnam - Laos relations

On July 20, in Hanoi, the delegation of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association led by Prof. Dr. Boviengkham Vongdara - Member of the Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Minister of Science and Technology, President of the Lao National Academy of Science (LNAS), Chairman of the Laos – Vietnam Friendship Association paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Tran Thanh Man - Politburo member, Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, Chairman of the Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Organization, Chairman of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Parliamentarian Group.

Delegates taking a group photo (Photo: Thanh Luan).

At the reception, Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man expressed his attitude the Friendship Association of the two countries for the meaningful coordination activities for the present and the coming time, especially education for the younger generations about the traditional relationship between Vietnam and Laos, which has been cultivated by generations of leaders and people of the two countries, forged through many challenges, consolidated and strengthened with the efforts and blood of generations of Vietnam and Laos.

Chairman of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara expressed his hope that the Party, State and National Assembly of Vietnam would continue to pay attention to directing the Friendship Association of the two countries to effectively implement the tasks and cooperation programs. cooperation, contributing to promoting and cultivating the special, traditional friendship and solidarity between Laos and Vietnam.

The three northern provinces of Laos call for Quang Ninh to cooperate and support in science and technology

Also on July 20, working with Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh - Provincial Party Member, Vice Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee, Chairperson of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Quang Ninh Province; Chairman of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara suggested that Quang Ninh could cooperate and help the three sister provinces of Northern Laos (including Houaphanh, Luang Prabang, Xayabury) in the field of science and technology to promote digital transformation, high - tech agriculture, and tourism of the provinces.

Chairman of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association discussing with Vice Chairperson of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee (Photo: Thanh Luan).

In addition, Mr. Boviengkham Vongdara said he would discuss with the Provincial Secretary - Governor of 3 provinces to increase the number of Lao students to study in Quang Ninh because the three provinces of Northern Laos are short of human resources. He wishes to strengthen the connection between Vietnamese and Laotian families while Lao students study in Vietnam and return home after graduation.

Proposing Hai Phong to support Lao students to access

On July 21, Chairman of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara paid a courtesy visit to Hai Phong city leaders, on the occasion of the delegation's working trip to Vietnam.

Central Chairman of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara speaking at the courtesy visit to Hai Phong city leaders (Photo: Thanh Luan).

At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Boviengkham Vongdara wished that the leaders of Hai Phong City People's Committee would continue to support and help the two sister provinces of of Laos - Vientiane and Udomxay, especially in the field of modernization and digital transformation.

As Minister of Science and Technology of Laos, Academician, Prof. Dr. Boviengkham Vongdara affirmed that he would act as a bridge and create the most favorable conditions for Hai Phong city to cooperate and help the two sister provinces in this area, including attracting Hai Phong's investors operating in information technology into the two provinces; increasing the number of students from Vientiane and Udomxay to study information technology in Hai Phong.

Coordinating to search and gather the remains of martyrs of Military Region 3 in Laos

On July 22, the delegation of the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association led by Prof. Dr. Boviengkham Vongdara - Member of the Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Minister of Science and Technology, President of the Lao National Academy of Science (LNAS), Chairman of the Laos – Vietnam Friendship Association had a working session with the High Command of Military Region 3, on the occasion of the delegation’s visit in Hai Phong.

Chairman of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara speaking (Photo: Thanh Luan).

Chairman of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara affirmed that the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association would coordinate with the Central Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association to continue cultivating and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

Especially, the Central Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association will do its best to work with Lao agencies to search for the remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts who died in Laos during wars, including the remains of martyrs of Military Region 3. Currently, Military Region 3 still has 2,892 martyrs’ remains in Laos.