Lao-Thai-Australian friendship celebrated at bridge’s 25th anniversary
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A raft of activities took place over the weekend to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the first Lao-Thai friendship bridge, which was funded by Australia, highlighting Australia’s continuing pivotal role in maintaining peace and prosperity in the Mekong region.
On Friday morning, Australian ambassador to Laos Mr Jean-Bernard Carrasco, Vientiane Vice Mayor Sihoun Sitthileuxay and the Governor of Thailand’s Nong Khai province, Mr Ronnachai Jitwiset, led a crowd of people in an almsgiving ceremony at the bridge, which links Vientiane to Nong Khai province.
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