Laos ceremony recalls 80-year history of Vietnamese army
The Defence Attaché Office of Vietnam in Laos hosted a ceremony in Vientiane on December 13 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22), bringing together officials of Laos, defence attachés from various countries, representatives of international organisations, and Vietnamese people in the country.
Participating Vietnamese and Lao delegates pose for a group photo at the ceremony. (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The Defence Attaché Office of Vietnam in Laos hosted a ceremony in Vientiane on December 13 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22), bringing together officials of Laos, defence attachés from various countries, representatives of international organisations, and Vietnamese people in the country.
In his address, Vietnamese Defence Attaché in Laos Colonel Vo Van Thong recalled the establishment of the Vietnam Propaganda Unit of Liberation Army, the forerunner of the VPA, on December 22, 1944, following a directive of President Ho Chi Minh. Inheriting the patriotism and rich military tradition of Vietnam and gaining support from international friends, particularly the Lao army and people, the VPA has demonstrated its continuous growth and steadfastness as a revolutionary army hailing from the people, fighting for the people, and deserving its status as a special political force and an absolutely loyal and trustworthy combatant force of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, General Chansamone Chanyalath, member of the Politburo of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, praised the two countries’ great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation. This relationship, cultivated by generations of leaders, has fostered strong ties between the two armies throughout their shared struggles for independence and in their ongoing nation-building and defence missions.
He expressed confidence that under the clear-sighted leadership of the two Parties, the two armies will continue to uphold their role in nurturing and advancing the Vietnam-Laos special relationship, and to work together and coordinate with the militaries of countries in the region and the world to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity for their peoples.
The ceremony featured historical documentary screenings about Vietnam’s liberation struggle, cultural performances, traditional Vietnamese cuisine, and ref♎lections on the VPA’s 80-year history./.
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