Lao leaders appreciate great sacrifice by Vietnam's volunteer experts, soldiers

Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane receives the Vietnamese delegation. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) – General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Chairman of the country’s National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane on November 7 separately received a delegation of Vietnam’s former volunteer experts and soldiers who used to perform duties in Laos.

At the meetings in Vientiane, Maj. Gen. Huynh Dac Huong, head of the liaison board of Vietnam’s former volunteer experts and soldiers in Laos, said the special relations between Vietnam and Laos have been founded, treasured, and nurtured by generations of the two countries’ soldiers and people, and truly become a priceless asset of the two peoples and also unique relations in the world’s history.

Welcoming the Vietnamese delegation, the two Lao leaders said the visit is highly meaningful amid numerous activities being held in both countries to mark the Laos - Vietnam, Vietnam - Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.

Delegates pose for a group photo. (Photo: VNA)

On behalf of the Lao Party, Government and people, they appreciated the Vietnamese Party, State and people’s valuable assistance, including the great sacrifice by Vietnam’s volunteer soldiers and experts, which not only helped their revolution obtain complete independence on December 2, 1975 but also contributed to the two countries’ great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.

The hosts affirmed that they will join other Lao leaders to boost educating people, especially the young, on the special bilateral ties so that the relations will stay sustainable forever./.

VNA