National Assembly Chairwoman meets Laos Vice President
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Laos’s Vice President Phankham Viphavanh have agreed that cooperation via Party, State, ministry between Vietnam and Laos has reaped efficient benefits.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Laos’s Vice President Phankham Viphavanh (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)– National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Laos’s Vice PresidentPhankham Viphavanh have agreed that cooperation via Party, State, ministry,sector, locality and people channels between Vietnam and Laos has reapedefficient benefits.
They shared the view while meeting in Hanoi on July 18 on the occasion of theLao Vice President’s visit to Vietnam to attend the 55th anniversaryof Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and the ceremony marking 40 years since thesigning of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
Chairwoman Ngan spoke of the success of a series of activities saluting theVietnam-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year in Vietnam’s Son La province inJuly, including the cultural, sports and tourism festival of the two countries’border areas.
She thanked Laos forpresenting its National Golden Medal to senior Vietnamese leaders on thisoccasion, saying the noble award has great significance, demonstrating vividlythe traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperationbetween the two countries.
Viphavanh saidactivities to celebrate the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2017are plentiful and significant, with solemn ceremonies held in Hanoi for the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and 40 years since the signing ofthe Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
He expressed his wish that the two countries’ law-making bodies will continuedoing their role in supervising the implementation of commitments and reachedagreements between the two governments.
He believed that around 10,000 Laos students in Vietnam will get actively involvedin fostering the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensivecooperation between the two countries in the future.-VNA
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Vietnam and Laos should continue working to deepen their political ties, coordinate closely in defence, security, and external affairs, improve economic, cultural, education, scientific and technological links, and step up ministry, sector and locality affiliations, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has said.
The highest leaders of Laos made their presence at a grand ceremony in Vientiane on July 18 to celebrate the major anniversaries in the Laos-Vietnam relationship.
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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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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Laos’s Vice President Phankham Viphavanh (Source: VNA) 
