Vietnam, Laos promote people-to-people exchanges
The increasing people-to-people exchanges will help Vietnamese and Lao young generations understand deeply about the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
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Vice President of Laos Phankham Viphavan (R) recevies Chairman of the Vietnam – Laos Friendship Association Tran Van Tuy |
Tuy said his association will serve as a bridge to connect the two peoples, particularly youngsters, to preserve and develop the bilateral long-standing relationship.
Earlier the same day, the Vietnamese official held talks with Chairman of the Laos – Vietnam Friendship Association Vilayvong Bouddakham, during which the two sides discussed programmes to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic ties and 40th anniversary of signing Vietnam – Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in 2017.
Both chairmen agreed to host the fourth people-to-people friendship festival in Xiangkhoang and Houaphanh provinces in Laos, and launch a special publication highlighting the two countries’ friendship in Vietnamese and Lao, particularly the important milestones in the bilateral relations in economics, culture and education over the past 55 years.