Lao youths learn about President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology

The Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union held a forum in Vientiane on July 9 to raise Lao young people’s awareness of the life, career and ideology of the late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh.
Lao youths learn about President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology ảnh 1At the event (Photo: VNA) 
Vientiane (VNA) – The Central Committee of the LaoPeople’s Revolutionary Youth Union held a forum in Vientiane on July 9 to raiseLao young people’s awareness of the life, career and ideology of the late VietnamesePresident Ho Chi Minh.

Speaking at the event, Secretary of the committee AlounxaySounnalath said President Ho Chi Minh is a hero of young generations, as wellas Vietnamese and Lao peoples, adding that President Ho Chi Minh along with PresidentsKaysone Phomvihane and Souphanouvong laid foundation for the traditionalrelationship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the twonations.

He added that event is also meant to commemorate PresidentHo Chi Minh’s great dedication to movements against colonialist invasion inIndochina, thus inspiring Lao youths to improve their knowledge, bravery andperseverance and contribute to national development.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung answered relevantquestions raised by Lao young people, especially those on President Ho Chi Minh’scontributions to the success of Vietnamese and Lao revolutions.-VNA
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