(HBO) – As many as 100 outstanding youngsters and students of Vietnam and Laos arrived in Hoa Binh province on November 2 to continue their meaningful activities as part of their journey of "Following footprints of Vietnamese, Lao leaders”. The programme drew representatives of youth unions of the two countries and representatives of Hoa Binh provincial Youth Union.

Photo: The delegation offers incense and lays flowers
at Uncle Ho's Monument in Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant.
The "Following footprints of Vietnamese,
Lao leaders" programme 2017 was an important political event of the two
countries' youths, practically marking the 55th anniversary of the
establishment of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations and 40 years of the
bilateral Treaty of Friendship and Amity. The programme aimed to educate
youngsters of both countries, especially students, on the special solidarity
between
Vietnam and
Laos, as well
as the tradition of special fighting alliance and mutual support between the
two Parties, States and peoples in the past struggle for independence and in
the current cause of national construction and development.

The
delegation takes pictures at the national historical site that used to host the
Lao People’s Revolutionary Party’s second Congress (inside the provincial
Military Headquarters).
During the programme, youngsters and students
from two countries visited a number of historic sites where leaders of the two
countries, including President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane and President
Souphanouvong lived, studied and worked. They also explored historical sites
associated with feats of arms of troops and people of the two countries in the
struggle for national independence. The activities took place in
Vietnam’s provinces and cities of Nghe An,
Hanoi, Hoa Binh, Son La
of two Lao provinces of Houaphan and Xiangkhouang.
In Hoa Binh, 100 elite youths and students from
the two countries visited the National Historical Relic on the precinct of the
provincial Military Headquarters, in which the second Congress of the Lao
People's Revolutionary Party was held under the chair of Lao late President
Kaysone Phomvihane. They offered incense and laid flowers at the President Ho
Chi Minh’s Monument at Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant.
The
delegates also visited
Tay
Tien
Monument- a historical relic associated with the feat of the Tay Tien (westward) troops
that were formed in 1947 with the task of coordinating with the Lao armed forces
to protect the borders of the two countries. The same day, an art exchange and
a seminar was organised for youngster of the two countries./.
In the spirit of "Party members go first, the people follow”, all households of Party members in the Doan Ket sub-region in Da Bac town, Da Bac district, voluntarily removed gates and fences, and donated land when the road expansion project passed through their properties. Inspired by their example, 68 households in the sub-region quickly followed suit, contributing over 1,400 sq.m of residential and perennial cropland to widen the main road through the residential area. The exemplary role of Party members in Doan Ket stands as a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.