Da Nang ceremony honours Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, military experts in Laos

A ceremony took place in Da Nang on November 9 to mark the 75th anniversary of the traditional day of Vietnam's volunteer soldiers and military experts in Laos (October 30, 1949 - 2024), participated by local leaders, Lao diplomats, and nearly 100 people who once performed the mission in the neighbouring country and now reside in the central coastal city.

A representative of the Da Nang liaison board of the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts in Laos presents the 75th anniversary commemorative book to Lao Consul General in Da Nang Souphanh Hadaoheuang at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
A representative of the Da Nang liaison board of the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts in Laos presents the 75th anniversary commemorative book to Lao Consul General in Da Nang Souphanh Hadaoheuang at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang (VNA) – A ceremony took place in Da Nang on November 9 to mark the 75th anniversary of the traditional day of Vietnam's volunteer soldiers and military experts in Laos (October 30, 1949 - 2024), participated by local leaders, Lao diplomats, and nearly 100 people who once performed the mission in the neighbouring and now reside in the central coastal city.

In his remarks, Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee and President of the city’s Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association Ho Ky Minh considered the event an important occasion to look back on the traditional bonds between the two countries during their struggles for national liberation, as well as to show gratitude to Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts for the significant contributions.

Lao Consul General in Da Nang Souphanh Hadaoheuang expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Vietnamese Party, State, military, and people, particularly the volunteer group who stood alongside the Lao army and people through hardships and laid down their lives to fulfill their international duties.

The diplomat affirmed that the Lao Party, Government, armed forces, and people will, in any circumstances, stand united with their Vietnamese counterparts to preserve and foster the enduring and invaluable relationship between the two nations.

The ceremony saw Colonel Tran Nhu Tiep, head of the Da Nang liaison board of the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts in Laos, reflecting on the significance of the traditional day. Meanwhile, Vietnamese and Laotian youth shared their feeling, pledging to study harder and make greater efforts to further cultivate and sustain the special Vietnam-Laos friendship for generations to come./.

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