(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Public Security has launched a contest to encourage the study of the history of Vietnam-Laos relations. The contest is one of several activities marking the 35^th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty and the 50^th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Its aim is to raise among ministry’s cadres, soldiers, and youth an awareness of the importance of  Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship. Lieutenant-colonel Pham Kim Dinh is Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, under the Ministry of Public Security: “The Youth union understands that this is a significant political activity. We mobilized all youth members to join the contest. We believe the contest will bring a deeper awareness of, and help the young members  learn more about,  the relations between the two nations, parties, and states”.