Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha in Phnom Penh on January 10, on the sidelines of the 2nd Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Leaders’ Meeting.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha meet on the sidelines of the 2nd Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Leaders’ Meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc met with his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha in Phnom Penh on January10, on the sidelines of the 2nd Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Leaders’Meeting. The two Prime Ministers expressed delight at the developmentof bilateral ties across the fields of politics-diplomacy, investment, trade,security-defence and judicial matters. They noted that bilateral trade value grew 20 percent in2017 to reach 15 billion USD. The two sides also coordinated closely at regional andinternational forums such as ASEAN, APEC and GMS. PM Phuc hailed Thailand’s contributions to promoting cooperationin the Mekong sub-region and in the MLC framework, and asked Thailand to bringinto play its role in ensuring water resource security and sustainable use ofMekong water resource. The Thai PM said Thailand is ready to work with Vietnam inorganising the summit of the Greater Mekong Sub-region in March. Discussing measures to further expand the bilateralpartnership, PM Phuc requested that Thailand create more favourable conditionsfor Vietnamese goods to enter its market. Phuc took the occasion to thank the Thai Government for creatingconditions for the Vietnamese community in Thailand to settle down andcontribute to Thailand’s socio-economic development as well as serve as abridge for Vietnam-Thailand friendship. On the evening of January 10, PM Phuc and the Vietnamesedelegation left Phnom Penh for home, concluding his trip to Cambodia to attendthe 2nd Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Leaders’ Meeting at theinvitation of Cambodian PM Samdech Techo Hun Sen.-VNA
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on January 10 morning for Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to attend the second Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Leaders' Meeting.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Phnom Penh International Airport at noon on January 10, beginning activities within the framework of the second Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of strengthening good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive and long-lasting cooperation with Cambodia.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Lao Government to simplify procedures and reduce costs for getting visa, labour permit and resident status for Vietnamese workers.
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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha meet on the sidelines of the 2nd Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Leaders’ Meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
