Lao military collectives, individuals honoured with Vietnamese rewards

24/04/2026 08:26
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KPL (KPL/VNA) General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended a ceremony in Vientiane on April 23 to present the Independence Order and Friendship Order of the Vietanmese State to collectives and individuals of the Lao Ministry of National Defence.

(KPL/VNA) General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended a ceremony in Vientiane on April 23 to present the Independence Order and Friendship Order of the Vietanmese State to collectives and individuals of the Lao Ministry of National Defence.

The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Khamlieng Outhakaysone, Chief of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army Senior Lieutenant General Saichay Kommasith, and representatives of relevant agencies.

Addressing the ceremony, Sen. Lieut. Gen. Cuong highlighted that the pure, exemplary and steadfast solidarity between Vietnam and Laos is an invaluable asset of both nations, nurtured by generations of leaders and people, and forged through shared sacrifices, including those of the two countries’ armed forces.

He stressed that the Vietnam - Laos relationship is a “unique bond” in world history, with the destinies of the two nations closely intertwined. Stability and development in one country serve as a foundation and driving force for the other.

The awarding of honours to five collectives and 39 individuals of the Lao Ministry of National Defence recognises their significant contributions to strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic ties between the two countries.

For his part, Saichay Kommasith reaffirmed that Laos and Vietnam are brotherly nations sharing a common history of struggle and mutual support.

The special relationship, founded by President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane, and President Souphanouvong, has been continuously reinforced over decades.

He noted that Vietnam’s consistent support has played a vital role in Laos’ past struggle for national liberation as well as its ongoing development, expressing confidence that the bilateral relationship will continue to flourish and remain “evergreen and enduring.”

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