Saturday, March 15, 2008

Vietnam to help Laos host SEA Games 2009

Vietnam is ready to share its experiences and assist Laos in hosting the 25th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in 2009, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung on September 14.


Receiving the Lao Minister-Chairman of the Lao National Sports Committee Phuthoong Sengakhom, Deputy PM Hung said the two countries' cooperation in recent years has been very effective and produced practical results, particularly in the sports and physical training field.

The Lao Minister briefed his host on the results of his working session with Vietnam's Sports and Physical Training Committee, following which the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding for further cooperation in the future.

He said Laos expected to learn from Vietnam's experiences in organising the 22nd SEA Games and hoped that the largest regional sporting event would be a success in 2009 with support and assistance from Vietnam. (VNA)

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