General Secretary To Lam and his wife attend the celebration and parade of the 50th anniversary of Laos' National Day.

Attending the ceremony were General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and leaders of the Lao Party and State; representatives of ministries, departments, branches and localities.

General Secretary To Lam and his wife, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, attended and shared joy with the brotherly country of Laos.

At the ceremony, reading a speech, General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith stated that 50 years ago, this was the place where a large number of revolutionaries and patriotic Lao people gathered to seize power in the capital Vientiane, leading to the National Congress of Delegates declaring the complete abolition of the colonial and feudal regimes, establishing the Lao People's Democratic Republic on December 2, 1975.

General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith said: This great historical event "has profoundly changed the destiny of our country and society and opened a new era, building our beloved country, moving quickly and firmly along the path of independence, self-reliance, unity and prosperity, ensuring that the people of all Lao ethnic groups have a prosperous, free and happy life".

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On behalf of the Lao Party, State and people, Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed, sincerely thanked and expressed his gratitude to friendly countries near and far, development partners, international organizations as well as social organizations that have actively supported and assisted Laos over the past 50 years.

Laos has firmly affirmed the nature and revolutionary tradition as a lesson in continuing to lead the country forward, which is: "Firmly uphold the socialist ideal, promote national solidarity to perfect a strong people's democracy, build socialism that must originate from the people, by the people and for the people, all state power truly belongs to the people and vow to do our best for the happiness of the people".

According to Lao leaders, this is the steadfast and consistent ideal of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and the aspiration of the Lao people. The next generation of young people must continue to be steadfast in leading the revolutionary cause and leading the country firmly towards socialism.

In the face of the rapidly evolving, complex, profound, and comprehensive regional and global situation with many challenges, Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith said that Laos will continue to adhere to its foreign policy of peace, independence, friendship, and cooperation for development, promoting relations and cooperation with friendly countries and development partners.

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Laos strives to achieve the great goal of continuing to perfect the people's democracy regime stated in the Party's Political Platform: "By 2055, the 100th anniversary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Laos will have developed with an upper-middle income, a strong political system, a modern economic foundation, comprehensively developed productive forces, appropriate and progressive production relations, and the lives of the Lao ethnic people will be basically guaranteed, moving towards a prosperous life."

Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith affirmed that he will continue to protect the revolutionary achievements, results and victories over the past 50 years with his life and the steadfast, consistent ideals of future generations forever.

Next was the grand and solemn parade of the armed forces; ministries, departments, branches; and socio-political organizations and unions, vividly demonstrating the achievements Laos has gained over the past 50 years.

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