The event was attended by President of the Vietnam Women's Union Ha Thi Nga and her Lao counterpart Inlavanh Keobounphanh.
At the ceremony, the Independence Order, third class, was awarded to three individuals and one collective of the Lao Women’s Union, while the Friendship Order was presented to 15 other collectives and three individuals.
The Vietnamese State’s accolades were given to the awardees in recognition of their significant contributions to consolidating and strengthening the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
On the occasion, the two Women’s Unions inked a cooperation agreement for the 2022-2027 period.
