Ha Tinh marks 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations
A ceremony was held in the central province of Ha Tinh on August 30 to mark the 55th anniversary of the Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations and the 40 years of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
Ha Tinh (VNA) – A ceremony was held in thecentral province of Ha Tinh on August 30 to mark the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations and the 40 years of theVietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
Addressing the event, Secretary of the Ha Tinh PartyCommittee Le Dinh Son reviewed the special traditional relations between thetwo countries and the achievements that Ha Tinh has made to boost the bilateralties.
Ha Tinh borders the Lao provinces of Khammouane and Bolikhamsai,with its Cau Treo international border gate being one of the eight key nationalborder gates.
Over the past years, Ha Tinh has shared fruitfulcooperation with the two provinces as well as Vientiane and other Laolocalities in all fields, especially in education.
Currently, more than 2,500 officials and students from17 localities of Laos are studying in Ha Tinh. At the same time, Ha Tinh hasalso provided financial support to the Lao side to build education, health careand irrigation works.
Authorised agencies of the two sides have also workedclosely in ensuring security and social order along the border.
Many Ha Tinh firms are also operating effectively inLaos, contributing to the socio-economic development in the country, while HaTinh is also hosting some Lao businesses.
Kongkeo Saysongkham, member of the Lao People’sRevolutionary Party’s Central Committee, Secretary of Bolikhamsai PartyCommittee and Governor, said that the Laos-Vietnam sound relationship is thedriving force of the two countries’ strength, greatly contributing to creatinga peaceful, cooperative and friendly environment in Southeast Asia.
On the occasion, Laos presented a Liberation Order,first class, to one Ha Tinh local, and a Liberation Order, third class, to twoothers in the province. Bolikhamsai and Khammouane also honoured a number ofindividuals and collectives of Ha Tinh.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stressed the need for the Vietnamese and Lao Parties to enhance cooperation, exchange information and share experience in Party inspection, and strengthen the corruption fight.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has affirmed that the Vietnamese Government supports its Committee for Religious Affairs and the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) to enhance cooperation in religious affairs.
An art troupe from Vietnam’s Military Zone 9 had a friendly music exchange on August 26 at Laos’ Ministry of Defence in the capital city of Vientiane, celebrating the “Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2017”.
The Vietnam-Laos trade and tourism fair opened in Moc Chau district, the northern province of Son La on August 29 as part of the Moc Chau ethnic cultural festival in 2017.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Overview of the event (Source: baohatinh) 
