VIENTIANE, March 13 (Xinhua) -- A seminar has been held in northern Laos to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), reflecting on its 70 years of leadership and highlighting its significant contributions to the nation's revolutionary achievements and development, local media reported Thursday.
The seminar, held on Wednesday in northern Laos' Xieng Khuang province, was attended by key leaders and guests from the northern provinces of Xaysomboun, Xieng Khuang, and Huaphan, the Pasaxon newspaper reported.
In his speech at the seminar, Chansamone Chanyalath, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the LPRP and Lao deputy prime minister, emphasized the significance of the seminar in marking the party's leadership in the nation's revolutionary successes, national defense, and socio-economic development.
He also reflected on the party's role in shaping Laos' diplomatic relations, noting that Laos now maintains ties with 149 countries and has established strong international partnerships.
The seminar covered several important topics, including the party's leadership in national liberation, national economic development, and fostering social and cultural progress. It underscored the party's commitment to peace, security, and the strengthening of diplomatic relations globally.
The LPRP was established on March 22, 1955. ■
