Visit of the Vice President of the Lao Parliament to Hungary

H.E. Mr. Bounpone Boutanavong Vice President of the Lao Parliament visited the Vitafort Co. at Dabas on 18th of November during his short visit to Hungary. The Vitafort Co. is actively involved in programs in Laos that contribute to the development of the agriculture and food sector and also to the implementation of the Lao agriculture strategy. Vitafort Zrt. is not only assisting the implementation of the tied aid loan programs but also the establishment and operation of Hungarian-Lao joint venture companies.

Private visit of Lao alumni to Hungary

Mr. Thatsany Keola and his wife Ms. Keobang A Keola visited Hungary between August 28-and September 1. They were graduated in 1982, Mr. Thatsani at the Budapest Technical University, his wife Ms. Keobang A at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of „Eötvös Lóránd„ University of Science (ELTE).

They visited Budapest first time after their graduation where they paid a visit also to their Alma Mater. At Budapest Technical University they were received by Dr. János Józsa Rector, who was also Mr. Tatsani’s class mate. Dr. Rudolf Sárdi Head of the Office of International Relations of ELTE handed over a Certificate to Ms. Keobang A alumni of the university. The Lao couple was also accompanied to Hungary by four of their friends who besides Budapest also visited Lake Balaton, Ópusztaszer, Szeged, Szarvas and Rétimajor.

Pi Mai Lao celebration in Budapest

The Hungarian-Lao Friendship Association organised the traditional Pi Mai Lao celebration in Budapest on 7th of May 2016. The celebration was attended by about 100 persons, among them lao alumni and their family members who are living in Hungary and abroad, members of Hungarian families who are linked somehow to Laos.

About 30 Lao students were also present who are studying in Hungary presently. Distinguished guests of the celebration were H.E. Mr. Phoukhao Phommavongsa, Ambassador and H.E. Dr. Phouthone Mouangpak, Vice Minister of Ministry of Health. In their speaches, the Lao Ambassador Mr. Phoukhao Phommavongsa and the Lao Honorary Consul in Hungary Dr. Laszlo Varadi informed the audience about the diplomatic and educational cooperation and also about economic cooperation. After the traditional “baci” ceremony the Lao students performed a high level cultural program.