Vientiane: A specialised training course for young leaders of border provinces of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia officially opened in Vientiane on July 8, aiming to strengthen friendship and cooperation among the three countries.

According to Lao News Agency, the opening ceremony was attended by Sisay Leudetmounsone, Politburo member and Head of the Organisation Commission of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, and numerous young officials from the border provinces of the three nations.

In her opening remarks, Sisay Leudetmounsone emphasized the significance of the training course as a continuation of the outcomes from a recent meeting of top leaders of the LPRP, the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), and the Cambodian People's Party (CPP). She noted that the programme contributes practically to the development of each Party and country, while reinforcing the deep mutual trust and traditional friendship among Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

The official also reaffirmed that the long-standing relations between the three nations are a valuable legacy, forged during their shared struggle for national independence and now being further promoted in their ongoing efforts for national development.

Taking place from July 8-15, the course offers a platform for young leaders to exchange experiences in socio-economic development and discuss theoretical and practical issues of shared interest among the three Parties.

The training focuses on a range of topics, including the role of the LPRP in the international arena, the traditional relations among Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, the building and safeguarding of peaceful, friendly, and cooperative borders, as well as strategies for economic, trade, tourism, and cultural cooperation in the context of regional and global integration. It also examines Laos's socio-economic development strategy in the current integration era.

As part of the programme, participants will engage with senior leaders and experts in Laos on key issues, including the historical and political ties among the three countries and their efforts to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including border security.

They will also take part in field visits to historical sites and major production facilities in Vientiane capital city and Vientiane province to gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities facing each country in the current context.