Contest on Vietnam - Laos special relations reviewed in Ha Nam hinh anh 1Ha Nam province presented awards to the winners of a contest on studying the history of Vietnam - Laos relations on November 7. (Photo: VNA)

Ha Nam (VNA) – The Party Committee of the northern province of Ha Nam on November 7 presented awards to the winners of a contest on studying the history of Vietnam - Laos relations.

 

The contest was organised to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962-2017) and the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977-2017).

It drew more than 25,000 submissions from members of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), workers and students across the province. The entries highlighted the significance of the friendship between Vietnam and Laos and the beauty of Lao landscapes, people and culture.

They also told stories of solidarity between the two nations in their past struggle for independence.-VNA 

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