Politics

Vietnamese military individuals, collectives honoured with Lao rewards

Sixty-eight outstanding collectives and individuals of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) were honoured with rewards of the Lao State and Ministry of National Defence at a ceremony in Hanoi on September 26.
Vietnamese military individuals, collectives honoured with Lao rewards ảnh 1The event is jointly held by the Lao Ministry of National Defence and its Vietnamese counterpart. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Sixty-eight outstandingcollectives and individuals of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) were honouredwith rewards of the Lao State and Ministry of National Defence at a ceremony in Hanoi onSeptember 26.

The event was jointly held by the Lao Ministry of National Defence and its Vietnamese counterpart and co-chaired by Gen. Luong Cuong, Chairman ofthe VPA’s General Department of Politics, and Sen. Lieut. Gen. ThongloiSilivong, Depute Minister of National Defence and Chairman of the Lao People’s Army (LPA)’sGeneral Department of Politics.

Thirty-six orders and 32 certificates of merit werepresented to 19 collectives and 49 individuals of the VPA in recognition oftheir outstanding achievements in cooperation between the two armies over thepast time, helping to consolidate and enhance the great friendship,special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the Parties, States,armies and people of the two countries. 

In his remarks, Thongloi said the orders andcertificates of merit recognised devotions, achievements and contributions ofthe honourees to the Lao revolution, as well as the development of Laos and theLPA.

Cuong, for his part, stressed that Vietnam always treasuresand remembers the whole-hearted support and assistance of the Lao Party, State, people andarmy to Vietnam during its past struggle for national liberation and thepresent cause of national construction and defence.

The officer noted his belief that the two armies will continuouslywork together to preserve, protect and strengthen the Vietnam-Laos relationship./.
VNA
#Vietnam People’s Army #Lao State #Ministry of National Defence #LPA #Vietnam #VietnamPlus #Vietnam news Laos
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Defence Minister receives outgoing Lao ambassador

Defence Minister receives outgoing Lao ambassador

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on September 25 hosted a reception for Lao Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang who came to say goodbye before ending his tenure in Vietnam.
Vietnam, Laos bolster defence cooperation

Vietnam, Laos bolster defence cooperation

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang received visiting Sen. Lieut. Gen. Thongloi Silivong, Deputy Minister of National Defence and Chairman of the Lao People’s Army (LPA)’s General Department of Politics, in Hanoi on September 26.

See more

National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai speaks at the January 12 working session to inspect preparations for the elections of deputies to the 16th legislature and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in the southern province of Ca Mau. (Photo: VNA)

NA Standing Committee inspects election preparations in Ca Mau

In Ca Mau, 13 candidates have been introduced for the National Assembly, 73 for the provincial People’s Council, and 1,469 for commune-level People’s Councils. The provincial election committee has designated five NA constituencies and 18 constituencies for People’s Councils at provincial and commune levels.

Vietnamese association in Thailand elects leadership for 2026–2028 term (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese community in Thailand elects new executive board for 2026–2028 term

Established in July 2012 under the Thai Government approval, the Association of Vietnamese in Thailand currently has 26 local chapters and a women’s committee, and has played an active role in preserving cultural identity, supporting community development, and fostering people-to-people ties between Vietnam and Thailand.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Standing Committee convenes 53rd session

NA Chairman Man said the 53rd session will review and approve two resolutions on specific matters relating to the organisational structure and the contingent of prosecutors of the Supreme People’s Procuracy, as well as consider the NA’s people's aspiration report in December 2025.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit on July 7, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam–Uruguay relations poised for further elevation: Uruguayan Ambassador

Uruguayan Ambassador to Vietnam Raúl Juan Pollak Giampietro noted that although the two countries have yet to formally establish a comprehensive partnership, the foundations of bilateral cooperation have been steadily strengthened and expanded, particularly in the fields of economy and trade, science and technology, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges.

Assaf Talgam, a historian and a journalist of Zo HaDerekh, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Israel. (Photo: VNA)

CPV's leadership - central factor shaping Vietnam’s enduring stability, impressive achievements: Israeli historian

Talgam said that from a comparative and historical perspective, the CPV’s leadership has been the central factor underpinning the country’s enduring political stability and impressive development trajectory. In a world marked by rapid and unpredictable changes, few political organisations have been able to maintain continuity of leadership while simultaneously adapting their governance approach as effectively as the CPV.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents Certificates of merit from the Government’s Party Committee to individuals with outstanding achievements. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister outlines five specific strategies for Government’s Party Committee

PM Chinh noted that the Government’s Party Committee exercised comprehensive leadership over the Government's operations, proactively and effectively responded to emerging issues, with a particular focus on socio-economic development. As a result, 2025 witnessed high economic growth, sustained macroeconomic stability and ensured major balances.