Thai Nguyen (VNA) – A ceremony was held in the northernprovince of Thai Nguyen on June 20to present Lao orders and medals to local organisations and individuals inrecognition of their contributions to strengthening friendship, special solidarity,and cooperation between Thai Nguyen and LuangPrabang province of Laos.
Authorisedby leaders of the Lao Party and State, Secretaryand Governor of Luang Prabang Khamkhan Chanthavisouk handed over the honour to 10 organisationsand 36 individuals.
Secretaryof the Party Committee of Thai Nguyen Nguyen Thanh Hai was granted with third-classFreedom Order.
Speaking at the event,Hai highlighted the fruitful relations between Vietnam and Laos in general, andbetween Thai Nguyen and LuangPrabang in particular, saying that Thai Nguyen always attaches importance toeducation cooperation with the Lao locality.
The relationship between Thai Nguyen and LuangPrabang has always been promoted, contributing to enhancing comprehensiveexchange and cooperation, and tightening the special friendship and solidaritybetween the two Parties and States, he said.
Chanthavisoukexpressed his belief that cooperation between Thai Nguyen and Luang Prabang, aswell as northern localities of Laos, will keep growing in thefuture.
Onthis occasion, the two sides discussed issues related to their cooperation in socio-economicdevelopment, education - training, tourism culture, and digital transformation./.
