Lao leader meets with former Vietnamese volunteer soldiers

Vietnamese and Lao leaders at the meeting (Photo: qdnd.vn)

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam, and high-ranking Party and State leaders of Vietnam and Laos also attended the get-together.

The Lao leader expressed his emotion for the immense contribution and sacrifices made by Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and advisers in Laos, affirming that many battlefields in Laos bear the indelible marks of both Lao and Vietnamese soldiers.

General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith speaks at the event. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

He underscored the need for the people of both countries, particularly the younger generation, to deeply understand and cherish the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos. He described this bond as a common invaluable asset that must be continually cultivated to blossom into a great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, countries, and people.

Maj. Gen. Huynh Dac Huong, representing the Liaison Board for Vietnamese Volunteer Soldiers and Advisers in Laos, echoed the Lao leader's sentiments. He expressed pride in the significant achievements made by the two parties, states and people, and delight in the deepening solidarity between Vietnam and Laos across all areas.

The Lao leader inquires after Maj. Gen. Huynh Dac Huong. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Huong affirmed that the former Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and advisers in Laos remain fully committed to the cause of national building and safeguarding in both nations. They are also dedicated to preserving and fostering the Vietnam-Laos relationship.

Source: VNA