Delegates at the fifth Vietnam-Laos People Friendship Festival (Photo: VNA)

Politburo member and permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, who is also President of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, affirmed that the solidarity, cooperation and mutual assistance between Vietnam and Laos is an objective rule, a vital factor, and an invaluable common property of the two nations.

He expressed his hope that the two countries’ friendship organisations will continue speeding up practical activities to strengthen mutual understanding of the two peoples, especially young generations, to maintain and further develop the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, thus contributing to their growth, and the region’s peace and stability.

The festival is taking place from September 27-30 in Quang Tri and Savannakhet. A number of events will be held within the framework of the festival, including a conference on friendship activities between Vietnam and Laos, visits to a number of revolutionary historical sites and delivery of gifts to disadvantaged people in border areas.