According to the plan, the Congress will take place on September 14, 2026, in Hanoi. It will review and comprehensively assess the implementation of the Resolution of the 2019-2026 term Congress; set out orientations and tasks for the 2026-2031 term; and consolidate its personnel and organizational structure.

Academician and Professor Boviengkham Vongdara, President of the Lao-Viet Nam Friendship Association. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

In the message, Academician and Professor Boviengkham Vongdara, President of the Lao-Viet Nam Friendship Association, described the Congress as an important event for the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations. He also extended his congratulations to President Phan Anh Son, the Executive Committee and all members of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.

The message stated that, since its establishment, the activities of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations have been closely associated with the cause of protecting, building and developing the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, as well as with the pursuit of peace, friendship, national independence and international solidarity. The upcoming Congress is regarded as an important milestone in strengthening friendly cooperation with organizations in the region and around the world.

President of the Viet Nam-Lao Friendship Association Nguyen Dac Vinh and President of the Lao-Viet Nam Friendship Association Boviengkham Vongdara present scholarships to outstanding Lao students and young people studying in Viet Nam during the exchange program “Former Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts in Laos and the young generations of Viet Nam and Laos,” held in Hanoi in September 2025. (Photo: Thanh Thao)

Academician and Professor Boviengkham Vongdara affirmed that he would coordinate with the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Viet Nam-Lao Friendship Association to further strengthen and nurture the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, the two States and the peoples of the two countries, so that these ties will continue to develop fruitfully.

On this occasion, Academician and Professor Boviengkham Vongdara wished the National Congress of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 2026-2031 term every success.

Viet Nam, Laos Strengthen Political, Defence Ties Gen. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Viet Nam People's Army (VPA), paid courtesy calls on Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on August 6, as part of his working visit to the neighbouring country.

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