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History quiz celebrates Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations

A quiz on the history of Vietnam-Laos relations for students was hosted by the Vientiane Department of Education and Sports in the Lao capital on September 27.
History quiz celebrates Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations ảnh 1A quiz on the history of Vietnam-Laos relations for students is hosted by the Vientiane Department of Education and Sports in the Lao capital on September 27. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) – A quiz on the history of Vietnam-Laos relations forstudents was hosted by the Vientiane Department of Education and Sports in theLao capital on September 27.

Togetherwith music performances, the quiz aimed to mark the 60th anniversaryof Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 – 2022) and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977 – 2022).

Itbrought together students and teachers from the Vietnam-funded Laos-Vietnam,Vientiane-Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane High Schools and Laos-Vietnam Nguyen DuBilingual School.

Highlightingthe special, long-standing relations between the two countries in his address,Deputy Director of the Vientiane Department of Education and Sports BounthanhSengmany said he expected through these activities, Vietnam and Laos will reinforcetheir great ties and step up cooperation in education.

VuTu Oanh, Counsellor from the Embassy of Vietnam in Laos, said the event was of significance toeducate younger generations on the traditional great friendship andcomprehensive cooperation between the two neighbours./.

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