At the contest. Photo: thoidai.com.vn
The event, the first of its kind,
hosted by the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association (VLFA), the Hanoi chapter
of the association, and the Foreign Trade University, aims to mark the 42nd
National Day of Laos (December 2).
The event was attended by Tran Van
Tuy, VLFA President, his Lao counterpart, Vilayvong Bouddakham, 39 delegates
from 17 Lao localities, and Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Thongsavanh Phomvihane.
Addressing the event, VLFA President
Tran Van Tuy expressed delight at the achievements Laos has gained over the past 42
years, believing that under the leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary
Party, the country will continue reaping greater successes.
He expressed his hope that the event
would enhance understanding between Vietnamese and Laos students, helping consolidate
the special friendship between the two countries.
For his part, the Lao Ambassador
described 2017 as an important milestone in the Vietnam - Laos relationship, saying
it marks the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2017, the 55th
anniversary of Vietnam-Laos
diplomatic ties and the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos
Treaty on Amity and Cooperation.
Vimonsa Phasavat from the Friendship
80 school won the special prize, worth VND 4 million (USD 176) in cash,
while two first prizes, worth VND 3 million (USD 132) each went to Palami
Phashoukxayngam and Souphapone Xaysongkham from the University of Mining and
Geology and the Foreign Trade University, respectively.
On the occasion, VLFA President Tran
Van Tuy presented VND 400 million of donations raised to build a charity house
for a mother in Phon village, Lamam district, the Southern province of Sekong,
who gave her milk to an exhausted Vietnamese soldier who was facing death from
malaria some 40 years ago.
Source: VNA