A group of the Da Nang leaders, led by municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairman Ho Ky Minh, on Friday visited the Laos Consulate General in Da Nang to extend their greetings to its staff to mark the upcoming 44^th anniversary of Laos’ National Day (2 December).

Vice Chairman Minh (3rd left) congratulating Laotian Consul General Viengxay Phommachanh to mark the 44th anniversary of Laos’ National Day (2 December).

On behalf of the government and people of Da Nang, Vice Chairman Minh wished Lao Consul General Viengxay Phommachanh and his wife, along with the Laos Consulate General staff members, good health and happiness.

Mr Minh expressed his belief that the bilateral traditional ties between Da Nang and Lao localities, as well as Viet Nam and Laos as a whole, would be deepened in the years ahead.

The Da Nang guest also wished that the Lao government and people would continue gaining even more success in their ongoing national protection and building process.

In reply, Lao Consul General Viengxay Phommachanh thanked Vice Chairman Minh for his visit and wishes on the special occasion of his country. Also, the Lao diplomat expressed his special thanks to the Vietnamese people for their valuable assistance to his country during the past over 4 decades.

By DANG NO - Translated by MAI DUNG