Vientiane, Aug. 10 -- A delegation from the General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos, the Association of Vietnamese People in Vientiane and the Association of Vietnamese Business in Laos (AVILA) on August 10 laid wreaths and paid tribute to President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who passed away on August 8. In the condolence book, representatives of the General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos and the Association of Vietnamese People in Vientiane expressed their profound sorrow over the passing of comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane, saying his passing was not only a great loss to the Lao Party, State and people, but also meant that Vietnam lost a close and trusted friend and comrade.

AVILA representati...