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VUFO vows to work for stronger Vietnam-Laos ties

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association and its chapters at all levels will continue trying their utmost to nurture the friendship and special solidarity between the two countries, said a VUFO official.
VUFO vows to work for stronger Vietnam-Laos ties ảnh 1VUFO Secretary General and Vice President Don Tuan Phong (R) and Somphan Phengkhammy, Lao National Assembly Vice Chairman (Source: dangcongsan.vn)
Hanoi(VNA) – The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), the Vietnam-LaosFriendship Association and its chapters at all levels will continue tryingtheir utmost to nurture the friendship and special solidarity between the twocountries, said a VUFO official.

VUFO SecretaryGeneral and Vice President Don Tuan Phong made the pledge when receiving SomphanPhengkhammy, National Assembly Vice Chairman and President of the Committee forPeace and Solidarity of Laos in Hanoi on August 22.

Phong informed theguest that the VUFO, the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association and its chaptersat all levels have held various activities to make the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties (September 5) and 40 years sincethe signing of the bilateral Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18).

Soon, theVietnamese side will welcome 40 members of Lao families that had protectedVietnamese soldiers during wartime to attend celebrations.

SomphanPhengkhammy, who is also Chairman of the Laos-Vietnam FriendshipParliamentarian Group, praised the activities held by the VUFO and theVietnam-Laos Friendship Association as well as its chapters at all levels.

The Lao officialexpressed his hope that cooperation between his committee and Vietnam’sorganisations will be deepened, helping consolidate the Vietnam-Laos friendship.-VNA
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