The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee congratulated the Liaison Board of former Vietnamese soldier volunteers and military experts on missions in Laos on the 65th anniversary of their traditional day (October 30).

The message of congratulations said the Party, Government and people of Laos are deeply aware that each victory achieved in the Lao revolution during their struggle for national independence in the past and the ongoing process of nation-building and defence is closely linked to the great sacrifices and invaluable assistance provided by the Party, State and people of Vietnam, including volunteer soldiers and military experts.

The Party, State, armies and people of Lao expressed their deep gratitude to their Vietnamese counterparts for their support for Laos’ revolutionary cause, making important contributions to the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples.

On the occasion, the Laos–Vietnam Friendship Association Central Committee and the Lao War Veterans’ Association also sent messages of congratulations to the liaison board.-VNA