A wide range of activities are set to take place in the northern province of Son La over the three days July 4-7 to mark the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and 40 years of Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Cooperation.

The Vietnam New Agency reports they
include a culture, sports and tourism festival, exhibitions of ancient relics,
music and dance performances, seminars, sporting events, and cultural exchanges
that are expected to draw the participation of thousands.
Colonel Tran Anh Tuan, director of the
Son La Police Department, said law enforcement officials have made security
plans to ensure safety for leaders of the two countries, delegates and people
attending the event.
Source: VOV
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