Grand ceremony marks 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties

Monday, 12:06, 18/07/2022

VOV.VN - A grand ceremony was held on July 18 in Hanoi to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the nation and Laos back in 1962 and the 45th year since the singing of the bilateral Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in 1977.

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grand ceremony marks 60th anniversary of vietnam-laos diplomatic ties picture 1 — Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong delivers a speech at the event.

grand ceremony marks 60th anniversary of vietnam-laos diplomatic ties picture 2 — General Secretary Trong is joined by Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany in co-chairing the occasion and delivering speeches to mark the anniversary.

grand ceremony marks 60th anniversary of vietnam-laos diplomatic ties picture 3 — The grand ceremony represents a national event and a key activity as part of the Vietnam–Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.

grand ceremony marks 60th anniversary of vietnam-laos diplomatic ties picture 4 — Former Vietnamese soldiers, volunteers, and experts who contributed to the fights in Laos in attendance at the ceremony

grand ceremony marks 60th anniversary of vietnam-laos diplomatic ties picture 5 — A former Vietnamese soldier takes photo of the grand ceremony.

grand ceremony marks 60th anniversary of vietnam-laos diplomatic ties picture 6 — Delegates at the event are entertained with a special arts programme which features numerous dances and songs to represent the history, culture, co-operation, and development of the two nations.