Lao PM hosts delegation of Vietnam Fatherland Front
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone received a delegation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee led by its President Do Van Chien in Vientiane on April 10.
Laos PM Sonexay Siphandone (right) and President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien at their meeting in Vientiane on April 10 (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Lao Prime Minister SonexaySiphandone received a delegation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) CentralCommittee led by its President Do Van Chien in Vientiane on April 10.
Chien voiced his delight that the special solidarity between Vietnamand Laos stays strong and is growing properly despite fast and complexdevelopments in the region and the world.
Appreciating the wholehearted support andassistance from the Lao Party, State, Front for National Construction (LFNC),and people for Vietnam throughout history, he affirmed that the VietnameseParty, State, and people, including the VFF, will exert all-out efforts toassist Laos to surmount all difficulties and challenges while nurturing anddeveloping the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensivecooperation between the two countries.
He informed his host of the VFF - LFNC cooperationresults, noting that the two sides will step up practical activities along withcommunications to educate people on the bilateral special ties and improve thepublic’s sense of responsibility towards enhancing the great friendship,special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
TheVietnamese official also reported on the results of the fifth conference of the Presidents of the LFNC, the VFF, and theSolidarity Front for the Development of Cambodian Motherland inVientiane on April 9. At this meeting, the three fronts inked a memorandum ofunderstanding on the cooperation programme for 2024 - 2027.
PM Siphandone spoke highly of the cooperationbetween the VFF and the LFNC as well as the fifth conference of the Presidents ofthe three fronts.
He underlined the importance of educating the people of Cambodia,Laos, and Vietnam on the three countries’ special relations, which will helpfurther intensify their solidarity and friendship.
Highlighting the Lao Government’s special attention toinfrastructure connectivity with Vietnam, the host leader asked the VFF, withits rich experience in promoting national solidarity, to actively shareexperience with the LFNC and together encourage people, especially borderresidents, to change mindset, boost creativity and reform, develop livelihoods,and improve the quality of life, thereby contributing to the special solidaritybetween the two countries./.
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The Presidents of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodian Motherland (SFDCM), the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC), and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) gathered at their 5th conference in Vientiane on April 9.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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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.
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Laos PM Sonexay Siphandone (right) and President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien at their meeting in Vientiane on April 10 (Photo: VNA) 
