The sixth week of the knowledge quiz about the history of the Vietnam - Laos special relations, held from 4pm on July 18 to 3pm on July 25, saw the participation of 94,121 people from across Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The first half of the year witnessed bilateral trade turnover between the nation and Laos reach over US$824 million, up 20.6% on-year, of which exports hit US$309.4, down 6%, whilst imports reached nearly US$514.6 million, up 45.4% on-year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended an art programme held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Nghe An central province in Anh Son district on July 23.

VOV.VN - A sculpture and poster camp highlighting Vietnam-Laos relations kicked off on July 19 in Laos to mark the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries which began back in September 5, 1962.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue expected that the relationship between the National Assemblies of Vietnam and Laos would become a role model for parliamentary cooperation.

Vietnam always gives the highest priority to consolidating and enhancing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, including the traditonal cooperative ties between their legislatures.

Both Vietnam and Laos treasure their traditional comradeship and fraternity, Le Hoai Trung, head of the Vietnamese Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations told the press.

The Lao Culture Week in Vietnam kicked off with special performances by the Lao national art troupe in Hanoi on July 18.

VOV.VN - Over 100 photos are currently being exhibited in Hanoi to mark 60 years of the Vietnam – Laos diplomacy and 45 years of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between the two countries.

President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang and his Lao counterpart Aly Vong Nor Bun Tham chaired a meeting in Hanoi on July 18 to review the cooperation agreement between their agencies for the 2018-2023 period.