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| Authorized by President Vo Van Thuong, Minister Bui Thanh Son presented the First Class Labor Medal to Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
On this occasion, authorized by President Vo Van Thuong, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son awarded the First Class Labor Medal to Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang for his effective and positive contributions to Vietnam-Laos relations during his nearly 4-year tenure in Vietnam.
At the reception, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son congratulated Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang on successfully completing his term in Vietnam; highly appreciated the Ambassador's contributions to maintaining and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in all fields.
Minister Bui Thanh Son emphasized that over the past 4 years, Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang has actively and proactively coordinated with relevant agencies of the two countries to well serve the exchange activities of high-level delegations as well as cooperation mechanisms, especially the Vietnam-Laos and Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries.
The Ambassador also strives to contribute to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of defense - security, economy - trade - investment, education and training, culture and people-to-people exchange.
Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that the First Class Labor Medal is a worthy recognition of the Party and State of Vietnam for Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang.
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| Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son delivered a congratulatory speech to Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
Lao Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang expressed his deep gratitude to President Vo Van Thuong for awarding him the noble First Class Labor Medal, saying that this is a great honor not only for the Ambassador personally but also the joint efforts of the departments, ministries, branches and localities of the two countries.
On this occasion, the Ambassador warmly congratulated Minister Bui Thanh Son on the 78th National Day of Vietnam; emphasizing that Vietnam's great socio-economic development achievements are a source of encouragement and support for Laos' cause of national construction and defense.
The Ambassador also thanked and appreciated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant ministries, branches and localities of Vietnam for always accompanying and actively supporting the Ambassador and the Lao Embassy in the past time.
The Ambassador affirmed that upon returning home, he will continue to make efforts to contribute to and foster the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Some pictures at the ceremony:
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| Minister Bui Thanh Son received Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang. |
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| Overview of the reception. |
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| Authorized by President Vo Van Thuong, Minister Bui Thanh Son awarded the First Class Labor Medal to Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang. |
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| Minister Bui Thanh Son presented flowers to congratulate Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang. |
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| Delegates take photos at the ceremony. |
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