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Upholding the special relationship Vietnam – Laos

29th October 2019 post by MOIT Vietnam

The Minister of Defense Ngo Xuan Lich stated: The excellent victories of the Vietnamese Military Volunteers and experts in Laos are an immortal epic, a symbol of Vietnam- Laos’ solidarity in the past, present and future.

Ministry of Defense held a grand ceremony in Hanoi on October 29 to mark the 70th anniversary of the traditional day of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts in Laos (October 30).

General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong; Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent congratulation flowers. Former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh; Former Chairman of the National Assembly: Nguyen Van An and Nguyen Sinh Hung attended the ceremony.

Attending the ceremony were also Chairmen of the National Assembly NguyenThi Kim Ngan; Standing Deputy Prime Minister of the Government Truong Hoa Binh; Minister of Defense Ngo Xuan Lich; Head of Central propaganda and training commission Vo Van Thuong; Chairman of Viet Nam Fatherland Front Tran Thanh Man.

Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith was also present at the ceremony.

In his speech, Minister of Defense Ngo Xuan Lich highlighted that the two countries will continue fostering the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation across politics, socio-economy-culture, and national defence-security, with the defence relationship becoming one of the pillars in the Vietnam – Laos special ties.

Both nations were urged to build their people’s revolutionary, elite and modern armies as well as enhance joint work across Party and political work, and personnel training.

Speaking at the event, Lao Defence Minister Chansamon Chanyalat affirmed that the Lao Party, State and people will continue upholding special relationship with their Vietnamese counterparts.