Laos honours Vietnam’s National Assembly organisations, individuals
As many as 12 collectives and 52 individuals of the Vietnam’s National Assembly were presented with the Lao State’s orders and medals in Hanoi on January 9.
Hanoi (VNA) - As many as 12 collectivesand 52 individuals of the Vietnam’s National Assembly were presented with theLao State’s orders and medals in Hanoi on January 9.
The awards include the Freedom Order (firstclass, second class, and third class), the Friendship Order, and the FriendshipMedal.
Lao NA Chairwoman Pany Yathotou expressed herpleasure to present the awards to the Vietnamese NA collectives and individualsin recognition of their significant contributions to nurturing and developingthe friendship and cooperation between the two countries and the twoparliaments.
She took this occasion to thank the Vietnamesetop legislators and provincial People’s Councils for their prompt and effectiveassistance for Laos, adding that she believes the achievements in the bilateralparliamentary ties over the pas time will be a firm foundation for the twosides to reinforce bonds.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said theawards illustrate the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensivecooperation between Vietnamese and Lao Parties, States, and peoples./.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith affirmed that the 42nd meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Inter-Governmental Committee is a success.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith co-chaired the 42nd meeting of the Viet Nam-Laos Inter-governmental Committee in Hanoi on January 4.
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At the award ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
