President Tran Dai Quang and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith discussed ways to intensify bilateral ties in the foreseeable future in Hanoi on April 26.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) 🌳– President Tran Dai Quang and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith discussed ways to intensify bilateral ties in the foreseeable future during their meeting in Hanoi on April 26.
Both sides agreed to effectively realise agreements reached by senior leaders and a cooperation deal set by the 38 th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-governmental Committee.
Volachith affirmed that the Lao Party, State and people will do their best, together with their Vietnamese counterparts, to deepen the bilateral traditional friendship and comprehensive solidarity.
On the occasion, he also invited the host to visit Laos in the coming time.
President Quang, for his part, said the two countries should raise public awareness of the bilateral relationship and further promote links across the economy, trade and investment on the basis of each country’s potentials and strength, given that Vietnam and Laos will celebrate the 55 th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, and the 40 th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam – Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, next year.
The host spoke highly of mutual support at multilateral forums over the past period and vowed to help Laos fulfill its role as ASEAN Chair this year.
He also asked for Laos’ support in the East Sea issue, as well as the sustainable and effective use and management of water resources in the Mekong River.
The leader took the occasion to thank the Lao Party, State and people for helping Vietnam with recovery efforts from the current severe drought and saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta and Central Highlands, which he said, vividly reflects the Vietnam – Laos special solidarity.
He also promised to visit Laos in the near future.
Under a joint statement issued during the visit to Vietnam by Bounnhang Volachith as top Party and State leader, both sides continued underscoring their traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, considering it as an invaluable asset of the two Parties and nations.
They committed to reinforcing the bilateral coordination on the basis of upholding independence, self-reliance, and fair and mutually beneficial cooperation – for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation and development in Southeast Asia and the world.
Host and guest also pledged to boost national defence-security links and reached consensus on regional and global issues of shared concern, including the East Sea issue.-VNA
General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith will pay an official friendly visit to Vietnam from April 25-27.
General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith will pay an official friendly visit to Vietnam from April 25-27.
The ongoing visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith demonstrates that the country treasures its ties with Vietnam.
Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Volachith said his visit to Vietnam shows that the Party and State of Laos and he himself attach great importance to enhancing ties with Vietnam.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Lao Party chief and President Bounnhang Volachith have underscored the significance of the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Laos
The Vietnamese Government will continue doing its utmost to coordinate with the Lao side in nurturing the two countries’ traditional friendship and cooperation, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Volachith on April 26 visited the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (NPA) as part of his official friendly visit to Vietnam.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith (Source: VNA)
