Overview of the Ceremony.
This is an event of special significance to award the First Class Labor Medal to Comrade Nguyen Manh Hung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Science and Technology of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; and the Friendship Medal to the collective and individuals of the Vietnam Internet Center (VNNIC) for their many contributions of effort and intelligence in encouraging and promoting the development of the technology and communications industry as well as building and developing the socio-economy of Laos, and those achievements have contributed significantly to strengthening the special friendship and solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, two States and peoples of Laos and Vietnam.
Comrade Boviengkham Vongdara, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Technology and Communications
representing the government of the Lao PDR awarded the First Class Labor Medal
for Comrade Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Science and Technology of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Comrade Boviengkham Vongdara awarded the Friendship Medal to the collective and individuals of VNNIC.
Comrade Boviengkham Vongdara awarded the Friendship Medal to VNNIC officials.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung expressed his honor and emotion when receiving the First Class Labor Medal - a noble award from the Lao State. "This is not only a recognition for me personally, but also a beautiful symbol of the affection and respect that the Lao Party, State and People have for the cooperation between the two ministries, two sectors and our two countries".
The Minister emphasized that this noble award has a particularly profound meaning - it is a vivid demonstration of the loyal and steadfast solidarity between the two peoples of Vietnam and Laos, between comrades and brothers who always stand side by side in the journey of building, protecting and developing the fatherland.
The Minister was moved to share that this noble award is a source of pride for the entire Vietnamese science and technology sector - those who are making efforts every day, constantly promoting practical and effective cooperation with Laos in areas such as science , technology, innovation and digital transformation. At the same time, this is also an opportunity to show gratitude to previous generations who have worked hard to cultivate the exemplary Vietnam - Laos relationship.
Looking back at the cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology and the Lao Ministry of Information and Communications over the past time, the Minister said that the relationship between the two sides has been constantly strengthened and expanded in many aspects: from policy making, human resource training, expert exchange, to implementing specific cooperation programs in information technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and the internet. In particular, VNNIC - the unit also honored to be awarded the Friendship Medal this time - has actively and effectively contributed to that comprehensive cooperation process.
Expressing his deep respect and gratitude, Minister Nguyen Manh Hung personally thanked Minister Boviengkham Vongdara and his colleagues from the Lao Ministry of Information and Communications for their sincere affection, effective cooperation and valuable support throughout the past journey. The Minister affirmed that this is a great source of encouragement for both sides to continue to foster the strategic partnership, making it increasingly deeper, practical and sustainable; at the same time, he pledged to continue to make every effort to contribute to strengthening the cooperative relationship between the two sectors and the two countries, worthy of the trust and expectations of the Leaders and people of the two countries.
Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung expressed his honor to receive
First Class Labor Medal - a noble award of the Lao State.
On behalf of VNNIC and VNNIC leaders through the periods who were honored to receive the Friendship Medal from the State of Lao PDR, VNNIC Director Nguyen Hong Thang expressed his emotion and honor when the Center and generations of VNNIC leaders received the Friendship Medal - a noble award awarded by the State of Lao PDR.
Mr. Nguyen Hong Thang emphasized that this is a meaningful recognition of VNNIC's tireless efforts over the past two decades in accompanying units under the Lao Ministry of Information and Communications: Lao National Internet Center - LANIC and Lao Telecommunications Authority LTRA in building, managing, and developing Internet infrastructure and Internet resources - an important foundation for digital transformation and digital economic development in Laos.
With the spirit of comradeship and sincere cooperation, VNNIC has accompanied the other side in many areas: From technical support, human resource training, national DNS deployment, IPv6 conversion, to consulting on national domain name management policies ".la", developing digital infrastructure and Internet access speed measurement systems. Each activity is a vivid demonstration of the extensive, substantive and sustainable cooperation between the two countries.
Mr. Nguyen Hong Thang affirmed that "The Friendship Medal is a great pride, and also a commitment for VNNIC to continue its mission of connecting and accompanying partners under the Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications on the journey of developing digital infrastructure, the Internet, Internet resources, and international integration".
Director of Vietnam Internet Center Nguyen Hong Thang spoke at the ceremony.
The Medal Awarding Ceremony is not only an occasion to honor great contributions, but also a vivid demonstration of the affection and close bond between the two nations. These noble awards are a strong motivation for collectives and individuals to continue to promote their pioneering role in international cooperation, build a modern science and technology foundation, and contribute to deepening the traditional relationship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Source: https://mst.gov.vn/le-trao-tang-huan-chuong-lao-dong-hang-nhat-va-huan-chuong-huu-nghi-cua-nuoc-chdcnd-lao-ghi-nhan-dong-gop-thuc-day-hop-tac-khcn-viet-lao-19725080421393939.htm
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