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At the press conference of the third Vietnam-Laos Culture, Sport and Tourism border exchange festival The event will attract artisans, artists and athletes of ethnic groups in the provinces of Dien Bien, Son La, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Nam, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue, Kon Tum and Ha Tinh, along with 10 art troupes of Laotian provinces and cities, the organization board announced at the press conference which was held in Hanoi on September 22. The province has delegated the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to prepare accommodation services offering hotel rooms to about 3,500 visitors. The highlight of the event will be activities paying tribute to heroic martyrs, and cultural and sports programs promoting the tourism potential of the provinces along the shared borderline. There will be an incense offering ceremony at the Martyrs' Temple which is located on the F Hill, one of 45 relic sites of the Special National Monument of Dien Bien Phu … [Read more...] about Ten border provinces of Vietnam, Laos join Culture, Sport and Tourism Festival

The joint rescue exercise is the first to be held among the militaries of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The first joint rescue exercise of the militaries of Vietnam, Laos , and Cambodia took place in Vientiane on September 15. The drill, held under an agreement reached at a meeting of the three countries’ defence ministers in Hanoi in 2019, saw the presence of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, Vietnamese Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen. Chansamone Chanyalath, and Cambodian Deputy PM and Defence Minister Gen. Tea Banh. Focusing on water and land rescue, it was participated in by nearly 500 military officers and soldiers of the three countries who exercised search and rescue in response to flooding, landslides, building collapses, and chemical leaks. Vietnam engaged in most of the contents. The organising board … [Read more...] about Rescue drill helps strengthen defence ties among Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

The drill, the first of its kind between the militaries of the three countries, was held under an agreement reached at a meeting of the three countries’ defence ministers in Hanoi in 2019. Focusing on water and land rescue, it was participated in by nearly 500 military officers and soldiers who exercised search and rescue in response to flooding, landslides, building collapses, and chemical leaks. Vietnam engaged in most of the contents. The organising board described the drill as successful and a practical activity in defence cooperation among Vietnam, Laos , and Cambodia , thus helping promote cooperation, solidarity, and friendship among the countries, including their militaries. It noted through the drill, the three militaries’ rescue forces would become more proactive in coordinating with and assisting one another in disaster response to guarantee peace and security for their people./. VNA … [Read more...] about First rescue drill among Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

The meeting among the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang attended the annual meeting among the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14 to strengthen the countries’ defence ties. Minister Giang and his counterparts Chansamone Chanyalath from Laos and Tea Banh from Cambodia discussed the regional and international issues of common concern; cooperation orientations for the time ahead, including increasing all-level mutual visits, holding joint search and rescue exercises, and coordinating to combat transnational crimes; and sharing information about hostile forces sabotaging their countries. The Vietnamese official recommended the three defence ministries step up sharing their strategic visions; maintain the annual meeting among the three defence ministers; and enhance the three militaries’ coordination in … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation

A dancing performance at the opening ceremony of the youth friendship meeting and the “Following leaders’ footprints” programme on September 14. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Laos opened the youth friendship meeting and the “Following leaders’ footprints” programme 2022 in Hanoi on September 14, with the participation of more than 300 youth delegates from Vietnam and over 100 others from Laos . Bui Quang Huy, First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee, said after a two-year hiatus caused the COVID-19 pandemic, the two programmes have returned, giving the countries’ youngsters a chance to learn the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos and affirm their resolve to help maintain and further strengthen the relations. The events also provide an occasion for young people to share experience in youth union affairs and children's movements while stepping up the studying … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Laos youth friendship meeting opens in Hanoi

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung reviewed the development of Vietnam - Laos special relations, the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties and the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. During the struggle against French colonialists and American imperialists, the Vietnamese and Lao peoples stood side by side together against their common enemies and achieved a complete victory on April 30, 1975 in Vietnam and the birth of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on December 2, 1975. Following those important landmarks, ties between the two countries have entered a new chapter. Recently, they have reached strategic and long-term agreements, especially a project at Vung Ang port linking with land-locked Laos. Through countless challenges, bilateral ties founded by Presidents Ho Chi Minh, Kaysone Phomvihane and Souphanouvong and nurtured by the two countries’ generations of leaders and people have become exemplary, loyal, … [Read more...] about Dialogue gives insight into history of Vietnam – Laos ties

The LPRYU delegation was in Vietnam to attend the two countries’ youth friendship meeting and the “Following Leaders’ Footprints” project. At the reception, Mr. Thuong affirmed that this meeting was a meaningful program to contribute to the Vietnam-Laos and Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, adding that the mission of the youth unions of the two countries is to maintain, nurture and continue developing this special and faithful solidarity. He also noted that amid the complicated developments of global and regional situations, it is even more important for the unions to stay united, work more closely together, continue their reforms in a dynamic and creative way, and share experience to further contribute to the development of each nation as well as bilateral relations. For his part, Monexay Laomouasong, alternate member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Secretary of the LPRYU Central Committee, affirmed that the LPRYU will keep close … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos to further boost cooperation in youth work

The event will see the participation of artists and athletes from ethnic minority groups in ten Vietnamese provinces, namely Dien Bien, Son La, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Nam, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Thue, Kon Tum, and Ha Tinh and ten art troupes from Laos. Apart from the opening ceremony, the festival features various activities, including incense offering ceremonies at the Temple dedicated to Dien Bien Phu soldiers and Tong Khao War Cemetery; artistic performances; introduction of festivals and cultural practice; national costume show; and tug-of-war, crossbow shooting, stick pushing, and “con” throwing (a sacred ball through the ring) competitions. The organizing panel will conduct a survey of community tourism and eco-tourism in Dien Bien and hold an exhibition, titled “Characteristics of culture in border areas and Vietnam-Laos friendship.” Speaking at the press conference, Deputy Chairman of the Dien Bien provincial People’s Committee and head of the organizing … [Read more...] about Culture, sports and tourism activities for Vietnam-Laos border areas to take place in Dien Bien

At the meeting, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Chansamone Chanyalath warmly welcomed the Vietnamese defense minister and his counterpart Tea Banh from Cambodia; reviewed defense cooperation among the three countries over the past time and discussed measures and solutions. The three defense ministers highly appreciated the importance of the annual meeting, considering it a practical activity to contribute to solidarity, friendship and cooperation among the militaries in particular and the countries in general. The defense ministers also discussed regional and international issues of common concern; cooperation orientations in the time to come, such as delegation exchange, organizing joint search and rescue exercises, and coordinating to combat transnational crimes; and sharing information related to hostile forces sabotaging their countries. General Giang thanked General Chansamone Chanyalath for conducting the annual meeting, especially amid the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to bolster defense cooperation

The Lao diplomat highlighted the special bilateral ties which have produced practical results in all areas, from politics, national defense and security, to foreign affairs and economy, culture, science and technology, healthcare, and education and training. The achievements have benefited the two countries’ peoples, strengthened their special relations, and heightened the role of the two parties and states, contributing to global peace, stability, cooperation and development. He went on to mention Vietnam as one of the biggest foreign investors in Laos, with some USD 5.4 billion in FDI mostly landing in hydropower, mining, agriculture, and tourism. Vietnamese businesses not only operate for profit but also build social infrastructure to improve local people's living conditions such as schools, hospitals and irrigation works. Last year, two-way trade hit about USD 1.3 billion, a year-on-year surge of 33.8%, despite the impacts of the severe COVID-19 resurgence, he said, adding … [Read more...] about Cooperation contributes to Vietnam, Laos’ political stability, socio-economic development