Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on January 9 morning to visit Laos and co-chair the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves for a working trip to Laos on January 9 morning. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on January 9 morning to visit Laos and co-chair the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Gov🥃ernm✨ental Committee.
The two-day trip is made at an invitation of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.
Chinh is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son; Minister of Planning and Investment, Chairman of the Vietnam - Laos Cooperation Committee Nguyen Chi Dung; Minister, Head of the Government Office Tran Van Son; Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien; Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son; and Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, among others.
This is the first overseas trip by a key Vietnamese leader in 2025 and the first such visit that Laos will host this year, underscoring the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
The visit reaffirms the top priority Vietnam gives to the enhancement of relations with Laos in the new context, deepening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam stated.
Economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Vietnam and Laos has shown positive developments. Bilateral trade was estimated to reach 2 billion USD in 2024, up approximately 28% compared to 2023. Vietnam currently has 241 active investment projects in Laos, with a total registered capital of around 5.5 billion USD, maintaining its position as the third-largest investor in Laos after China and Thailand.
The two sides have closely coordinated in the implementation of Vietnam's ODA projects for Laos. Collaboration in culture, education, and training continues to be promoted. Both countries are strengthening mutual support at regional and international forums, especially within ASEAN, the United Nations, and cooperation in Mekong sub-regional mechanisms.
PM Chinh’s visit is expected to reaffirm Vietnam's consistent policy of prioritising its great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, aiming to further strengthen the trust and bond between the two countries' high-ranking leaders; enhance the fine cooperation between the two governments; and implement the foreign relations tasks outlined at the 13th National Party Congress./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Laos and his co-chairing of the 47th meeting of the Vietnam - Laos Inter-Governmental Committee is extremely important to both Vietnam and Laos, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam told the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the trip.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will visit Laos and co-chair the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee from January 9-10, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ communiqué.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Lao Embassy in Vietnam will continue to coordinate closely to promote economic - trade and industry - energy cooperation between the two countries.
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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).
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