Vietnam Embassy joins traditional Lao New Year celebration in Russia: Ambassador

WVR/VNA - On April 16, a delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, led by Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi, visited the Lao Embassy in Moscow to extend New Year greetings on the occasion of Boun Pi Mai, the traditional New Year festival of Laos.
Vietnam Embassy joins traditional Lao New Year celebration in Russia: Ambassador
Delegates from the two Embassies pose for a group photo at the celebration. (Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Russia)

Ambassador Khoi and his Spouse extended their best wishes to Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy, his Spouse, and the entire staff of the Lao Embassy, wishing them a new year filled with success, happiness, and good health.

The Vietnamese Ambassador highlighted the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Laos, with regular high-level visits. He expressed hope that 2025 would see many meaningful joint activities between the two embassies, thus deepening their shared ties with Russia as well as the special Vietnam–Laos relationship.

Vietnam Embassy joins traditional Lao New Year celebration in Russia: Ambassador
Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi and his Spouse extended their best wishes to Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy, his Spouse, and the entire staff of the Lao Embassy. (Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Russia)

Lao Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy praised the strong traditional bond between the two embassies in Russia, saying he hopes that the two missions would continue to enhance their cooperation, contributing to the growth of the special Vietnam–Laos relationship.

In a festive setting, diplomats and staff from both Embassies celebrated Lao New Year by sharing traditional dishes and participating in cultural activities like water splashing, dancing, and wrist-tying to exchange good wishes for the year ahead.

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