Vietnamese defense minister visits Lao military division

General Phan Van Giang reviews the Guards-of-Honor of Infantry Division 1 of the Lao People’s Army.

On behalf of the delegation, General Giang thanked the Lao troops for their warm reception for the Vietnamese delegation.

General Giang also expressed his impression on the tradition and strength of the division over the past 37 years of its construction and development. He affirmed that Vietnam and Laos are neighboring countries who stood side by side together in the cause of national liberation.

Infantry Division 1 Commander Major General Ounchanh Dengvansom briefing the Vietnamese delegates on the construction and development of the unit

General Phan Van Giang (second from left) addressing the meeting

The relations between the two peoples have been upheld and cultivated by the two parties, states, governments, peoples, and militaries, becoming the valuable treasure of both countries.

The Vietnamese defense minister hoped that the two sides would continue promoting the long-lasting friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, states, peoples, and militaries to a new height.

General Giang, the Vietnamese military delegation and leaders of Infantry Division 1 in a joint photo

Reportedly, Infantry Division 1 is the main unit of the LPA, tasked with protecting the capital of Vientiane and the headquarters of the Lao Party and State.

It has educated and trained many leaders and officers of the LPA. In addition to combat readiness mission, the division also supports local people in daily life.

General Giang visiting the construction of Infantry Division 1’s new headquarters funded by the Vietnamese Defense Ministry

Division 324, Military Region 4 of the Vietnam People’s Army and Infantry Division 1 have become sister-units since 2012. Over the past time, the two units have always supported each other in personnel training and COVID-19 prevention and control work. Last August, they signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation activities in 2022-2023, focusing on updating situations of each side and unit building task. The activities have contributed to tightening the traditional relationship between the two units in particular and the two militaries in general.

Reported by Ngoc Hung

Translated by Minh Anh