Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue visited former General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Bounnhang Vorachith and former Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong in Vientiane on December 4, on the occasion of his trip to attend the first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Parliamentary Summit.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and former Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Chairman of theVietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue visited former General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and Presidentof Laos Bounnhang Vorachith and former Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong inVientiane on Dece🌃mber 4, on the occasion of his trip to attend the first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) ParliamentarySummit.
Conveying the regards of Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong, President Vo Van Thuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh tothem, Chairman Hue thanked the former Lao leaders for their dedication and greatcontributions to fostering the unique friendship between Vietnam and Laos. Hewished that they would continue supporting the overall development of the greatfriendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the twocountries. TheVietnamese leader believed that under the sound leadership of the LPRP, Laos will overcome all challenges to thrive.
At a meeting with former Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong (Photo: VNA)
Theformer Lao leaders expressed their delight at the fine development of bilateralties across the board. They thanked Vietnam for its valuable support to Laosand proposed that both sides continue to nurture their special friendship. Theyalso highlighted the need to continue raising awareness of the two countries’young generations about the special traditional relationship./.
The first Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia border defence friendship exchange is slated for mid-December in the tri-border area that comprises Ngoc Hoi district in Vietnam’s Central Highland province of Kon Tum, Laos’ Attapeu province, and Cambodia’s Ratanakiri province as well as in Kon Tum city.
Chairman of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang on December1 received delegations from the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) and the Central Union of Cuban Workers (CTC), who are in Hanoi to attend the 13th National Congress of the VGCL.
The upgrade of the meeting mechanism between the committees of the parliaments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to the summit chaired by National Assembly (NA) Chairpersons of the three countries is of significance to the relationships and cooperation of the three legislative bodies in particular and the three countries in general, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung said.
The top legislators of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will discuss measures to strengthen the parliament's role in promoting the cooperation, solidarity among and political partnership among the three countries during the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Parliamentary Summit in Laos, according to deputy head of the National Assembly (NA) Committee for External Relations Le Thu Ha.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
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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The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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