On the afternoon of November 6, a press conference on the “Vietnam-Laos Special Friendship Festival 2023” took place. The press conference was chaired by Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam, spokesperson of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). The program was co-chaired by Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh - Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province and Mr. O Lam Chawnthavilay - Second Secretary in charge of press information, Embassy of Laos in Vietnam.
With the desire to promote the image of Vietnam's innovation and development, thereby strengthening the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province organized the Vietnam - Laos Special Friendship Festival Program in 2023 with the theme: Information and communication, a bright spot in the Vietnam - Laos cooperation relationship.
According to Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam, the program "Vietnam - Laos Special Friendship Festival 2023" is an activity to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - Laos diplomatic relations (1962 - 2023) and the 46th anniversary of the signing of the friendship and cooperation treaty between the two countries (1977 - 2023).
In the current renovation process of each country, both Vietnam and Laos have achieved great and historic achievements in economics, society and foreign affairs, helping the close cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Laos to become increasingly stronger and expand in many fields.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Thanh Lam chaired the program to introduce to the press about the "Vietnam - Laos Special Friendship Festival 2023".
With the theme “Information and communication, a bright spot in Vietnam - Laos cooperation relations”, the program “Vietnam - Laos Special Friendship Festival 2023” will be opened on the morning of November 11 at the Thua Thien Hue Cinema and Culture Center, Phu Nhuan Ward, Hue City.
The program includes a series of meaningful events, demonstrating the close friendship between the people of the two countries, including: Photo Exhibition, Fair - Exhibition, Scientific Seminar and Vietnam - Laos Art Exchange Night.
The photo exhibition with a total of 200 photos is divided into 4 topics: History of 61 years of special friendship between Vietnam and Laos; Vietnam and Laos on the path of development; Outstanding achievements in Vietnam - Laos cooperation in the field of information and communication; Thua Thien Hue accompanying the country's development.
The Fair - Exhibition with more than 50 booths, was organized with the highlight being the booths of Vietnam News Agency, Nhan Dan Newspaper, Voice of Vietnam Radio... with information publications, media programs in Lao language. In addition, there was also the companionship of information technology and telecommunications enterprises such as: Viettel, VNPT, VTC; enterprises operating in the fields of tourism, trade...
The scientific seminar with the theme "Prospects of Vietnam - Laos press and media cooperation: Challenges and solutions" is an opportunity for speakers from both countries to discuss journalism, digital transformation trends in press and media as well as the role of information and propaganda in promoting trade and increasing investment between the two countries.
In addition to specialized events, there will be cultural and artistic exchange activities between the people of Vietnam and Laos, especially between the ethnic people of Thua Thien Hue province and the two provinces of Salavan and Sekong, between Vietnamese students and Lao students living and studying in Hue.
The program "Vietnam - Laos Special Friendship Day 2023" continues to enhance the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos .
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