Lao ministry hosts talk with students about Vietnam-Laos ties
The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports hosted a talk with students of its schools and the National University of Laos about the special ties between Laos and Vietnam on July 24.
Former Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavath (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Ministry of Education andSports hosted a talk with students of its schools and the National Universityof Laos about the special ties between Laos and Vietnam on July 24.
The event was meant to celebrate the 40th anniversary of thesigning of Treaty of Amity and Cooperation and the 55th anniversary ofbilateral diplomatic ties.
Speaking at the event, former Lao Deputy Prime MinisterSomsavat Lengsavath reviewed milestones in bilateral ties and support thatVietnam has provided for Laos in the fields of politics, education, economy,transport, national defence and security.
He lauded the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation for bringingbenefits to Laos, helping the country stay on track of stability anddevelopment until now.
The former leader asked students and lecturers to bear inmind the tradition of Laos-Vietnam special ties and continue fosteringbilateral relationship.
Lao Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Kongsy Sengmanysaid the Laos – Vietnam, Vietnam - Laos special relationship is a decisivefactor for the victory of the two countries’ revolutions and a foundation fortheir strong development at present.
In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondentsin Laos, Sengmany said over the past years, the Lao and Vietnamese Party andgovernment have stepped up popularising the tradition of bilateral special tiesamong Party members and walks of life, particularly young generations.
In the near future, the Lao Ministry of Education and Sportswill continue partnering with educational establishments nationwide to holdsimilar talks and exchanges with students on the occasion of Year of Laos –Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship 2017.-VNA
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Former Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavath (Source: VNA) 
