General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos marks its 15th anniversary

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung delivers his speech at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung highlighted the association’s contributions to raising the Vietnamese community’s position in Laos, maintaining solidarity among the overseas Vietnamese, and strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.

He asked the association to reform its operation and continue to serve as a firm pillar for the about 100,000-strong Vietnamese community, and affirmed that the embassy stands ready to support its community activities. 

At the event, Mr. Pham Van Hung, President of the General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos, briefed the participants on its formation and development, as well as its operation orientations in the coming years.

The General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos, which covers 16 out of the 18 Lao cities and provinces, will regularly provide updates on common policies and cooperation programs and plans between the two countries for the overseas Vietnamese, expand its operation to the remaining Lao localities – Vientiane and Xaysomboun, and launch more patriotic emulation movements.

It will also propose Lao authorities to recognize the Vietnamese community as an ethnic minority group in the country as soon as possible, Mr. Hung said./.