4 words of love in Vietnam - Laos relationship

The Vietnam - Laos relationship is a priceless common asset of the two peoples, summed up by four words: "Comradeship, Solidarity, Brotherhood, Friendship".

On the afternoon of September 11, in Hanoi, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith had a meeting with former volunteer soldiers, Vietnamese experts, Vietnamese students studying in Laos and the young generation of Vietnam and Laos. General Secretary and President To Lam, senior leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam and Laos; representatives of volunteer soldiers and Vietnamese experts in Laos, the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association and young people of the two countries attended this meaningful meeting. According to the Central External Relations Commission, during the meeting, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith affirmed that the Vietnam - Laos relationship has become a "unique" symbol of international solidarity, a priceless common asset of the two peoples, summed up by four words: "Comradeship, Solidarity, Brotherhood, Friendship". General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed his pride and emotion for the enormous contributions and sacrifices of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts in Laos; affirmed that most battlefields in Laos bear the mark of Lao and Vietnamese soldiers; and remembered the impressive images in history of soldiers from the two countries fighting side by side, sharing the same trench, sharing joys and sorrows, supporting and helping each other, biting a grain of rice in half, breaking a vegetable in half, sacrificing for each other to bring independence and freedom to the nation and happiness and prosperity to the people of the two countries.

Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith speaks at the event. Photo: Hai Nguyen

General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed his delight and appreciation for the Laos-Vietnam relationship which has developed well in all fields in recent times; sincerely thanked Vietnam for its wholehearted support and assistance up to now and emphasized that the people of the two countries, especially the young generation who will hold the future of the country, need to deeply understand the special Vietnam-Laos relationship, which is a priceless common asset of the two nations, to constantly consolidate and nurture the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, two countries and peoples to develop and bear fruit. Speaking at the meeting, Major General Huynh Dac Huong - representative of the Liaison Committee, Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts assisting Laos - shared that former Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts in Laos are very excited and proud of the great achievements that the two Parties, two States and peoples have achieved in recent times; delighted with the good development of the special solidarity relationship between Vietnam and Laos in all fields and increasingly going into depth and substance. Representative of former Vietnamese students in Laos Nguyen Tien Ngoc expressed his emotion and pride in sharing about the unforgettable days of studying in Laos. Despite many difficulties, the Lao Party and State always give priority to material things and warm feelings like "children of the same family" to encourage Vietnamese students in Laos to have good study conditions to serve the country and people of the two countries in the future.

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