21/05/2025
Comrade Nguyễn Doãn Anh – Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee, attended the Award Ceremony
In attendance at the award ceremony, on behalf of the high-ranking delegation from Houaphanh Province (Lao PDR), were Comrade Khhampheng Xaysompheng – Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Governor of Houaphanh Province; Comrade Khonepaphan Luangsichanthong – Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council; and representatives of departments, agencies, and sectors of Houaphanh Province.
Representing Thanh Hoa Province were Comrade Nguyen Doan Anh – Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee; Comrade Nguyen Van Thi – Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; Comrade Pham Thi Thanh Thuy – Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairwoman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, and President of the Vietnam – Laos Friendship Association of Thanh Hoa Province; along with leaders of relevant provincial departments and agencies.
From Hong Duc University, the ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Van Dung – Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector of the University; members of the Party Executive Committee, the Board of Rectors, leaders of affiliated units, representatives of unions and associations, faculty members who were commended, as well as students and the entire community of Lao international students currently studying at Hong Duc University.
Comrade Nguyễn Văn Thi – Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivered a speech at the Award Ceremony
At the ceremony, Comrade Nguyen Van Thi – Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee – acknowledged and praised the efforts of Hong Duc University in training high-quality human resources for Houaphanh Province (Laos). He urged the University to continue surveying the practical demands for academic disciplines in Houaphanh, update its training programs accordingly, proactively propose policies to support Lao international students, and improve the quality of its teaching staff. Furthermore, he emphasized the need to innovate teaching methods, enhance digital technology applications, and integrate theoretical education with practical experience at local economic zones and businesses. The University was also encouraged to pay attention to the well-being and morale of Lao students by organizing extracurricular activities to help them integrate and gain deeper understanding of Vietnamese and Thanh Hoa culture.
Expressing confidence in the future development of the University, Comrade Nguyen Van Thi hoped that Hong Duc University would remain a pioneer in educational cooperation with Houaphanh Province, contributing to nurturing the special friendship between Thanh Hoa and Houaphanh in particular, and between Vietnam and Laos in general.
Comrade Khăm Pheng Xay Sổm Pheng – Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Houaphanh Province, delivered a speech at the Award Ceremony
On behalf of the leadership of Houaphanh Province, Comrade Khhampheng Xaysompheng expressed profound gratitude to Thanh Hoa Province and Hong Duc University for their continuous care and effective support in the education and training of Lao international students. He emphasized that the noble awards presented today are vivid evidence of the traditional friendship and special solidarity between the two nations. He also expressed confidence that Hong Duc University and the honored individuals will continue to serve as exemplary figures, spreading the spirit of cooperation and attachment, thereby contributing to the robust and sustainable development of Vietnam – Laos friendship.
Comrade Khăm Pheng Xay Sổm Pheng – Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Houaphanh Province – presents the Friendship Order, awarded by the President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, to Hong Duc University.
Comrade Khăm Pheng Xay Sổm Pheng – Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Houaphanh Province – presents the Third-class Labor Medal to Dr. Hoàng Nam, former Secretary of the Party Committee and former Acting Rector, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoàng Thị Mai, Vice Rector of the University.
Comrade Khăm Pheng Xay Sổm Pheng – Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Houaphanh Province – presents the Labor Medal to individual recipients.
During the ceremony, Comrade Khhampheng Xaysompheng presented the Order of Friendship to the collective of Hong Duc University; the Third-class Labor Order to Dr. Hoang Nam – former Secretary of the Party Committee and former Acting Rector, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thi Mai – Vice Rector of the University; and the Labor Medal to individuals including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dau Ba Thin – Vice Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Van Tung – Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Dr. Trinh Thi Thom – Deputy Head of the Office of Science Management, Technology and International Cooperation; and Dr. Hoang Dinh Hai – Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
These prestigious awards demonstrate the appreciation and respect of the Party and State of the Lao PDR for the silent yet deeply meaningful contributions of the collective and staff of Hong Duc University to educational development and the strengthening of friendship between the two nations.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Văn Dũng – Rector of the University, delivered a speech at the Award Ceremony
Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Van Dung – Rector of Hong Duc University – extended heartfelt thanks to the leaders of the Parties and States of Vietnam and Laos, leaders of Thanh Hoa and Houaphanh provinces, and all organizations and individuals who have consistently accompanied and supported Hong Duc University in its educational mission, especially in the training of Lao students. He emphasized:
“Hong Duc University will continue to stand united, striving to enhance training quality, promote scientific research, expand international cooperation – particularly with educational partners and institutions in Laos – and focus on the education and training of Lao international students to meet the demand for high-quality human resources in Laos. We are committed to deepening the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. Hong Duc University pledges to remain a solid cultural and educational bridge, a beautiful symbol of the close-knit solidarity and mutual trust between the peoples of Vietnam and Laos.”
Comrade Nguyễn Doãn Anh – Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee – and Comrade Khăm Pheng Xay Sổm Pheng – Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Houaphanh Province – posed for a photo with the University’s leadership at the Award Ceremony.
The award ceremony concluded in a solemn, warm, and meaningful atmosphere, marking a significant milestone in the journey of nurturing the great Vietnam – Laos friendship./.