Vietnamese-funded secondary school inaugurated in Laos

June 03, 2024 - 20:34

A secondary school built with a non-refundable grant from the Vietnamese Government has been inaugurated in Houameuang District in the northern Lao province of Houaphanh.

Representatives attend the inauguration ceremony. — VNA/VNS Photo Đỗ Bá Thành

VIENTIANE — A secondary school built with a non-refundable grant from the Vietnamese Government has been inaugurated in Houameuang District in the northern Lao province of Houaphanh.

Jointly implemented by the authorities of Việt Nam’s Hòa Bình Province and Houaphanh, the project cost close to VNĐ156.23 billion (US$6.25 million), of which Việt Nam’s funding amounted to VNĐ126.6 billion.

Speaking at a ceremony to inaugurate the facility and transfer it to the Lao side on Monday, Secretary of the Hòa Bình Party Committee Nguyễn Phi Long said the project aims to improve the quality of education and human resources in the district.

Standing Vice Chairman of the Laos-Việt Nam Cooperation Committee Viengsavanh Vilayphone expressed his gratitude for comprehensive assistance given to Laos and its localities by the Vietnamese Party, State and people so far. The support covers the building of educational infrastructure, serving the growth of Laos’ younger generation. — VNS

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