Enhancing the responsibility of the young generation in developing the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos

In the afternoon of October 21, Politburo Member, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu received the delegation of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union Central Committee led by Comrade Thongly Sisoulith, Member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union Central Committee, who is on a working visit to Vietnam, according to VNA.

Highly appreciating the results of cooperation between the Youth Unions of the two countries in the past time, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu requested the two sides to continue to concretize high-level agreements, strengthen delegation exchanges, exchanges and coordination between levels, bringing youth cooperation to become increasingly in-depth, practical, and effective.

Standing Secretary of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu requested that the two Youth Unions continue to promote their core role in educating the young generation about the tradition of special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos; strengthen experience exchange, information sharing, listening to the thoughts and aspirations of young people, and arouse the spirit of responsibility and the aspiration to contribute of the youth of the two countries.

The two sides need to consider education, training and development of young human resources as a long-term strategic task; expand exchanges, share knowledge, skills and experiences, especially in the fields of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

On the occasion of the two countries preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 2027, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu requested the two Youth Unions to closely coordinate with relevant agencies to organize practical and effective commemorative activities, associated with traditional education, strengthening people-to-people exchanges and raising the sense of responsibility of the young generation in preserving and developing the special Vietnam - Laos relationship.

Comrade Thongly Sisoulith affirmed that the special relationship between Laos and Vietnam has been painstakingly cultivated by many generations of leaders and people of the two countries, with the important contribution of generations of young people; emphasizing that Lao youth today are honored to inherit and have the responsibility to continue to preserve and promote that precious tradition.

Reporting on the results of the talks between the two Youth Unions, Comrade Thongly Sisoulith said that the two sides agreed on a number of cooperation orientations in the coming time, focusing on strengthening exchanges, exchanges, and researching projects based on experience and practical lessons; promoting cooperation in the field of vocational training, skills development, connecting training institutions and suitable businesses; and promoting volunteer activities, environmental protection and support for people in remote and isolated areas. On that basis, the two sides plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for the new period in 2027.

Comrade Thongly Sisoulith expressed his desire to continue to learn and exchange experiences with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union in deploying social work activities, thereby improving the quality and effectiveness of youth work, better meeting the needs and aspirations of youth of the two countries.

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