Party General Secretary receives Lao Prime Minister
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong received Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Hanoi on January 8, describing his guest’s official visit to Vietnam as a demonstration of the close-knit and special ties between the two countries.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) meets with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Hanoi on January 8 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong received Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Hanoi onJanuary 8, describing his guest’s official visit to Vietnam as a demonstration of theclose-knit and special ties between the two countries.
The Lao PM congratulated Vietnam on therecent achievements and expressed his belief that under the Communist Party ofVietnam’s leadership, the Vietnamese people will harvest even greaterattainments in the Doi moi (Renewal) process and successfully carry out theresolution of the 13th National Party Congress.
He appreciated Vietnam’s enormous, timely,and effective support and assistance for his country throughout history,including the aid in COVID-19 fight.
The Lao Party, State, and people will dotheir utmost to maintain and nurture the special Laos - Vietnam relations, heaffirmed.
Highlighting the significance of his guest’s visit,the Party leader congratulated Laos on the achievements after oneyear of implementing the resolution of its 11th National Party Congress,voicing his belief that the Lao people will continue obtaining major successes.
The host noted that Vietnam always attachesimportance and the top priority to enhancing the two countries’ specialrelations. It also consistently and strongly supports the reforms anddevelopment of Laos.
Applauding the mutual assistance in thepandemic combat, he emphasised the importance of the unceasing reinforcement ofbilateral relations to each country’s stability and development, as well as to peaceand cooperation in the region and the world at large.
The Vietnamese leader also underlined theimportance of the two Governments’ coordination mechanism and asked both sidesto keep advancing their political ties in a substantive manner.
At the meeting, both host and guest expressedtheir delight at the recent strides in Vietnam - Laos cooperation, affirmingjoint efforts to maintain and nurture bilateral ties.
The special Vietnam - Laos relationship is apriceless common asset of the two Parties and peoples and also an importantresource for the national development and defence in each country, greatlycontributing to regional and global peace, stability, cooperation, anddevelopment, according to the leaders.
Earlier the same day, the Lao PM paid tributeto President Ho Chi Minh at the late Vietnamese leader’s mausoleum and laidwreaths at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs in Hanoi./.
Lao newspapers on January 7 published articles on the upcoming official visit to Vietnam on January 8-10 by Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, highlighting that the trip aims to strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Visiting Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held talks with his host Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on January 8 after the former’s arrival to a red-carpet welcome ceremony earlier the same day.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh held a press conference and launched the Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year in Hanoi on January 8.
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on January 8.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) meets with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Hanoi on January 8 (Photo: VNA) 
