(VOV) - More than 300 youth union members attended the launch of a writing contest on the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos in Dak Lak on Tuesday. The contest will focus on key factors in establishing the bilateral ties of special friendship and close cooperation through different stages of history, the role of late President Ho Chi Minh and late President Cayson Phomvihan and other Party and State leaders. Nguyen Thuy Linh, a student, said at the launching ceremony:“I myself will actively respond to this contest and encourages others to participate in. The contest provides a good chance for young generations to gain a better understanding of the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos and to fulfill their duties and responsibilities”.

A representative from the provincial Dak Lak Party Committee called upon all Party officials and members, local people and youth to actively take part in the contest which will last until September 30. The organizing board will select 50 outstanding entries for the final contest at the central level.