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.

There has been dynamic and lively cultural exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and Laos over recent years, contributing to the development of each country in the new period, according to Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaketh.

VOV.VN - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on July 17 held talks with her Lao counterpart Bounthong Chitmany who arrived in Hanoi the same day for a three-day official visit.

The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) on July 15 held a ceremony to celebrate the 46th founding anniversary of Cuba's friendship associations with Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on July 13 bestowed its “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia upon outgoing Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Paul Jansen in recognition of his valuable contributions throughout his term of office in the country.

A sculpture and poster camp on Vietnam-Lao relations is underway at the headquarters of the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Laos, aiming to popularise the traditional cooperation, solidarity and mutual assistance between the two countries.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisation (HUFO) on July 12 held a ceremony to mark the 233rd anniversary of the National Day of the French Republic (July 14).

A delegation of the Vietnam - Belgium Parliamentary Friendship Group is paying a four-day working visit to the European country during which the two sides will share lawmaking experience and discuss scientists’ role in legislative activities.

Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung on July 5 had an online conversation with Vice Chairman of the Presidium of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) and Head of its International Cooperation Department Ogata Yasuo.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy has issued a decision on organizing an exhibition showcasing ties of solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos.