The youth of Nghe An and Vientiane extend the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.

Follow Vietnam.vn on On the afternoon of September 7th, in Truong Vinh ward ( Nghe An province), the Nghe An Provincial Youth Union and the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union of Vientiane Capital held a seminar to share experiences in youth union work and youth movements; and to exchange and agree on the contents of the Memorandum of Cooperation for the period 2026 - 2030. An overview of the seminar. This is an opportunity for Youth Union officials from both localities to review the results of their cooperation over the past period, share best practices in youth work, and open up new avenues of cooperation that are in line with practical needs; at the same time, they can discuss and agree on important contents in building a Memorandum of Cooperation for the period 2026 - 2030. Speaking at the seminar, Mr. Ho Phuc Hai, Permanent Deputy Secretary in charge of the Nghe An Provincial Youth Union, said that the program took place at a significant time, contributing to the concretization of cooperation agreements between the Central Youth Unions of the two countries, as well as between Nghe An province and Vientiane Capital. This is also a concrete step in realizing the special friendship and solidarity between the two localities through practical activities aimed at the younger generation. Mr. Ho Phuc Hai - Standing Deputy Secretary in charge of the Nghe An Provincial Youth Union, delivered a speech. According to Mr. Ho Phuc Hai, Nghe An has a border of over 468 km bordering three provinces of Laos, creating favorable conditions for strengthening exchanges and connections between the youth of the two countries. Over the years, the Nghe An Provincial Youth Union has regularly organized cultural exchange activities and student networking events; and supported Lao students studying at universities and colleges in the province. In particular, international youth volunteer teams have directly traveled to provinces and villages in Laos to provide free medical examinations and medicine, support education, transfer agricultural techniques, and give gifts to disadvantaged students. The Nghe An Provincial Youth Union and the Vientiane Capital City Youth Union shared and exchanged practical experiences on youth union activities. These activities not only bring practical value to the community but also create an environment for young people from both countries to better understand and bond with each other. According to the Deputy Secretary of the Nghe An Provincial Youth Union, young people are the "youth ambassadors," contributing to extending the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. The Nghe An Provincial Youth Union and the Nghe An Provincial Young Entrepreneurs Association presented commemorative gifts to the leaders of the Vientiane Capital Youth Union and the Vientiane Capital Young Entrepreneurs Association. As part of the visit, earlier that morning, the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union of Vientiane paid a courtesy visit to the leaders of Nghe An province. At the ceremony, Mr. Houmphaeng Sisombath, Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union of Vientiane Capital, expressed his pleasure at visiting Nghe An and thanked the provincial leaders for their warm and cordial welcome. The visit aims to contribute to strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic linkage between Vietnam and Laos; and to create opportunities for young people from both localities to exchange experiences in youth union work and youth movements. A panoramic view of the welcoming ceremony for the Vientiane Capital Youth Delegation at the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee headquarters. The Secretary of the Vientiane Capital Youth Union also expressed his desire for both sides to continue implementing cooperation between the Youth Union and the Young Entrepreneurs Association, thereby expanding exchanges, promoting joint ventures, partnerships, and investments among young entrepreneurs. Mr. Houmphaeng Sisombath also requested that Nghe An province continue to pay attention to and support the cooperation between the youth of the two localities so that it becomes increasingly practical and effective. He affirmed that despite the many changes in the region and the world , the youth of Vientiane will work together with the youth of Nghe An to preserve and promote the special solidarity tradition between Vietnam and Laos, and continue to pass on these good values ​​to future generations. The leaders of Nghe An Province presented commemorative gifts to the delegation. Speaking at the reception, Vice Secretary of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee Vo Thi Minh Sinh expressed her emotion at the warm feelings of the delegation from Vientiane Capital, and highly appreciated the proactive spirit and resilience of Lao youth in overcoming difficulties. Emphasizing the pioneering role of young people, the Deputy Secretary of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee proposed that the Youth Unions of the two localities strengthen the connection of the young entrepreneur network. At the same time, they suggested initiating an annual exchange program between the youth of the two provinces during the summer. Ms. Vo Thi Minh Sinh expressed her belief that the younger generation of Nghe An and Vientiane will be the most closely connected force, continuing the glorious historical traditions of their forefathers, preserving and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic linkage. Source: https://tienphong.vn/tuoi-tre-nghe-an-vieng-chan-noi-dai-tinh-doan-ket-dac-biet-viet-lao-post1874424.tpo