The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on December 1 held a get-together in celebration of the 47th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975-2022).
Lao dance performed by Lao students in HCM City (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Union of FriendshipOrganisations (HUFO) on December 1 held a get-together in celebration of the 47th NationalDay of Laos (December 2, 1975-2022).
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipalPeople's Committee Ngo Minh Chau, who is also President of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Organisation, thanked the Lao Party, Government and peoplefor their special affection and valuable help to Vietnam, including Ho Chi MinhCity, in the cause of national defence and construction.
Together with people in the wholecountry, those in the city vow to work with their Lao friends to nurture the two countries' traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation forthe benefits of their people, and for peace, cooperation and progress in theregion and the world.
Thanking HUFO for organising the event, Vanxay Xaysena, Lao Deputy ConsulGeneral in Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed the achievements and positive resultsacross all fields that the Lao people have made in the past 47 years have beenpartly contributable to the great support as well as valuable and timely assistance ofthe Vietnamese Party, Government and people.
Expressing his delight at thefine development of Vietnam-Laos relations, he emphasised that the ConsulateGeneral will make every effort to contribute to consolidating bilateral ties./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung has congratulated the Lao Party, Government and people on their great and historic achievements over the past 47 years, especially those during 36 years of renovation.
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Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai extended greetings on the 47th National Day of Laos (December 2), while visiting the Lao Consulate General on November 30.
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Lao dance performed by Lao students in HCM City (Photo: VNA) 
