The event is to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the launching of the West Truong Son road. Colonel Saisamone Xalapxen from the Laotian Defense Ministry praised the significance of the West Truong Son Road in the national liberation of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. “The exhibition praises contributions and valuable support by the Laotian Party, army and people in Vietnam’s national liberation and unification. It illustrated the special relations between Laos and Vietnam in national liberation, comprehensive cooperation in national construction and defence," he said.
The exhibition has 80 photos by battlefield journalists and is set to open on September 26.