Laos Celebrates 30th Anniversary
By Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Embassy of Lao People's Democratic Republic on Saturday night held a reception to commemorate the country's 30th National Day at the ICC in Berakas.

Attending the event as the guest of honour was Pehin Dato Seri Paduka Lim Jock Seng, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, along with his spouse, Datin Lim Bee Yong.

The Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr. Bounthong Vongsaly in a speech stated that Laos and Brunei Darussalam established diplomatic relations since July 27, 1993, and opened their respective embassies in the countries' capitals in 1997.

He also added that since Laos was admitted and became an Asean member in 1997, the Government of His Majesty the Sultan has attached a more significant relationship by providing assistance to Laos in human resources development, especially to Lao civil servants who have been involved in training through the technical assistance under the initiative of Asean integration, and at the same time receiving a number of Lao students to study for their Master degree at Universiti Brunei Darusalam.

Mr. Bounthong Vongsaly also expressed, on behalf of Laos' government, his gratitude and heartfelt thanks to His Majesty the Sultan and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha for their highest and valuable contributions to a Lao orphanage, a disabled persons rehabilitation centre, Lao Women's Union, the 10th Asean Summit last November 2004, in Vientiane and recently to the Rehabilitation Centre in Xayabouly, northern province of Laos. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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