Standing Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People's Council, Tran Phuoc Son, was awarded the third-class Issara (Freedom) Order of Laos on June 11 for his significant contributions to cooperation between Da Nang and Laos' Sekong province from 2017 to 2022.

Authorized by the Lao Prime Minister, Secretary of the Party Committee and Governor of Sekong province, Leklai Sivilay, presented the honor to Son. The award highlights the unity and close relationship between Laos and Vietnam during both wartime and periods of socio-economic development.

Da Nang has provided substantial assistance to Sekong in various sectors, including tourism, trade, infrastructure development, and human resources training. This support has been greatly valued by Sekong, which is committed to further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Tran Phuoc Son expressed his gratitude for the award, pledging to continue fostering solidarity and cooperative ties between Vietnam and Laos, particularly between Da Nang and Lao localities. He emphasized the special, long-lasting friendship and cooperation between the two nations and reaffirmed Da Nang's commitment to supporting and nurturing this relationship.