President hails outcomes of Vietnam-Laos Inter-Gov’t Committee meeting
President Tran Dai Quang has hailed the outcomes of the 39th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee, saying that orientations and contents agreed at the meeting are important.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – PresidentTran Dai Quang has hailed the outcomes of the 39th meeting of theVietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee, saying that orientations andcontents agreed at the meeting are important to accelerate the implementationof high-level agreements.
Receiving Lao Prime MinisterThongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on February 8, the President asked the PMs of thetwo countries to direct ministries, agencies and localities to realise theoutcomes of the 39th meeting while continuing to facilitate theexchange of visits at all levels.
The Lao PM is in Vietnam toco-chair the 39th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-GovernmentalCommittee, which took place in the Hanoi on February 8.
President Tran Dai Quang calledfor increasing connectivity between the two economies to lift two-way trade,partly by prioritising energy and transport projects, dealing with existingbarriers and providing all possible support for Vietnamese investors in Laos.
He proposed close coordinationbetween Vietnam and Laos to celebrate the 55th anniversary ofbilateral diplomatic ties and the 40th anniversary of the signing ofthe Treaty of Amity and Cooperation this year, as well as offering mutualsupport in regional and global forums to further deepen linkages in the ASEANCommunity, increase ASEAN’s central role and common voice in regional strategicissues.
The Vietnamese State leaderreiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy of giving high priority to the specialsolidarity with Laos and full support for Laos’ reform and national constructionand defence.
The Lao PM, for his part,informed the host of the outcomes of the 39th meeting, affirmingthat both sides have pledged to build on the past achievements to furtherdeepen bilateral economic ties to match the growing political links between thetwo nations.-VNA
The traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos witnessed significant strides from politics, defense, and security to economics, culture, education and science-technology, a diplomat has said.
Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will lead a Government delegation to the 39th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee in Hanoi on Feburary 8.
Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and a government delegation arrive in Vietnam on February 7 to attend the 39th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Intergovernmental Committee at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The meeting of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee on February 8 will reaffirm the two countries’ foreign policy priorities in developing bilateral friendship and comprehensive cooperation.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (Source: VNA) 
