NEWS


December 29th, 2011

Laos and Cuba Ratify their Harmony in Defense of Socialism


The governments of Laos and Cuba reaffirmed their harmony here in defense of socialism, to commemorate the triumphs of their revolutionary processes.


The Embassy of Cuba in Laos received parliamentary leaders and other revolutionary organizations of the Indochinese nation, which on December 2 celebrated 36 years of independence, reported Prensa Latina .


The Cuban ambassador Waldo Reyes stressed the traditional ties of friendship and cooperation, expressed in international forums in which Vientiane has supported all the claims of the island.


Somphanh Phengkhammy, vice president of the National Assembly of Laos, leading the parliamentary group, expressed congratulations on the upcoming 53rd anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.


The President of the National Construction Front of Laos, Phanduangchit Vongsa, also attended  and wished success to Cuba in the socio-economic challenges in store for 2012.