Vietnam and Laos Strengthen Youth Cooperation and Education

Vientiane: Within the framework of the Vietnam - Laos Youth Friendship Meeting 2025, a delegation from the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee paid a courtesy visit to Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany in Vientiane on July 10. The Lao leader, who is also a Politburo member and Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, welcomed the delegation's visit, considering it a meaningful contribution to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, including their youth organizations. According to Lao News Agency, Vice President Chitmany expressed his belief that the Central Committees of the HCYU and the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union (LPRYU) would continue enhancing coordination to effectively implement their 2022-2027 cooperation agreement, focusing on youth exchanges and educating younger generations about the countries' traditional ties. He also requested the HCYU and the Vi etnam Youth Federation to support youth cadre training, particularly in border provinces, and share experiences with their Lao counterparts to aid in the development of Lao youth. Additionally, he urged for the swift execution of the Laos - Vietnam Youth Centre project in Vientiane. The Vice President emphasized the necessity for more exchanges between the young entrepreneurs' associations of both countries and stronger education of young people about the special friendship. He highlighted the importance of implementing cooperation agreements effectively to strengthen bilateral relations. Nguyen Tuong Lam, Secretary of the HCYU Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Youth Federation Central Committee, expressed appreciation for the Lao leader's guidance. He remarked that, guided by the countries' Party and State leaders, the HCYU and the LPRYU have organized various practical activities to implement the 2022-2027 cooperation agreement, such as youth exchanges, which have significantly contributed to the Vietnam - Laos great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation. On July 8, the HCYU delegation met with Party Secretary and Governor of Vientiane province, Khamphan Siththidampha. The delegation also explored an ecotourism model developed by the youth in Vangvieng district of Vientiane province, visited Vietnamese students participating in voluntary activities at the Somboun primary school in Vangvieng, and engaged in an exchange with Lao children in the district. The Vietnam - Laos Youth Friendship Meeting 2025 is taking place in Laos from July 6 to 11.