Vietnamese and Lao Defense Ministers visit primary school in Bolykhamxay

Local residents welcoming the Vietnamese and Lao delegations

The two defense ministers and their entourages were warmly welcomed by students with drums, cheers, and red scarves, symbolizing the younger generation's respect for the military leaders and their confidence in the lasting friendship between Vietnam and Laos. 

Thongnammoun Primary School is located along Truong Son road, built by Vietnam's Truong Son Wind Power Group, which connects to the center of Xaychamphone district. Despite limited facilities, the school continues to operate with eight semi-boarding teachers and 63 students.

A student of Thongnammoun Primary School presents a red scarf to General Phan Van Giang.

General Phan Van Giang, General Khamliang Outhakaysone, and members of the two delegations briefed on the school's academic achievements over the past time

During the visit, the two ministers presented equipment to support the school's teaching and learning activities and awarded 100 scholarships to disadvantaged students. The scholarships are intended to encourage the students to continue their education, become responsible citizens, and help strengthen the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

Local officials and school leaders said that the donations and scholarships were both practical and meaningful, reflecting the goodwill, shared responsibility, and close ties between the armed forces and people of the two countries.

General Phan Van Giang and General Khamliang Outhakaysone present scholarships to disadvantaged students at Thongnammoun Primary School.

Bounma Khaopaosong, principal of Thongnammoun Primary School, expressed his sincere gratitude for the support, saying that the donated equipment would expand learning opportunities, improve teaching quality, and help ease the challenges faced by local students. He pledged that the school would make effective use of the donated resources and continue educating students to become outstanding learners, responsible citizens, and contributors to the country's future development. 

Translated by Tran Hoai