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The Chairwoman of Laos’ NA, Pany Zathotou, presented the award to Le Van Kiem, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Long Thanh-Vientiane Special Economic Zone in Vientiane on June 11.

Speaking at the ceremony, Pany Zathotou thanked Kiem for providing the Lao NA with equipment serving its 7th session, sponsoring construction of schools for poor pupils and houses for Laotian war veterans, and maintaining martyrs’ cemeteries.

Kiem has left a deep impression on the Laotian peoples, she said.

In reply, Kiem said he felt extremely honoured at receiving the noble reward and promised to continue his social and charitable activities while striving to turn Long Thanh-Vientiane into a shining example of a special economic zone that highlights Vietnamese-Laotian fraternity.