Quang Ninh, Lao northern provinces look to expand cooperation
A talk discussing measures to promote comprehensive cooperation between the northern province of Quang Ninh and Luang Prabang, Huouphan and Xaynhabuly provinces of Laos was held in Ha Long city on June 3.
QuangNinh (VNA) - A talk discussing measures to promote comprehensive cooperationbetween the northern province of Quang Ninh and Luang Prabang, Huouphan andXaynhabuly provinces of Laos was held in Ha Long city on June 3.
Addressing the event, Secretary of the provincial Quang Ninh Party Committee NguyenVan Doc said local authorities organised seven delegations to visit LuangPrabang, Huouphan and Xaynhabuly, and received 16 delegations from these provincesto visit Quang Ninh from 2011-2019.
As many as 56 billion VND (2.39 million USD) sourcing from Quang Ninhprovince’s budget were spent on supporting the Laos provinces in building publicworks and schools.
Notably, last year, a school built at a cost of 16 billion VND funded by QuangNinh was inaugurated in Luang Prabang province.
Total budget for educating and training Lao students in Quang Ninh from2017-2019 was over 23.5 billion VND. At present, 204 Lao students are studyingin Quang Ninh.
Thanks to their tourism advantages, Quang Ninh and Luang Prabang have closelycooperated in tourism in the framework of multilateral and bilateralcooperation activities, contributing to enhancing tourism and culture exchangebetween the two provinces.
Meanwhile, cooperation between police forces of Quang Ninh and Saynhabuly, andyouth unions of Quang Ninh and the three Lao provinces have been strengthened.
Other agencies of Quang Ninh and Luang Prabang, Huouphan and Xaynhabulyprovinces such as fatherland fronts, people’s procuracies, people’s courts havealso held exchange activities and shared experience in diferent fields.
Khamkhanh Chanthavisouk, Secretary of the Luang Prabang PartyCommittee and Governor of the Lao province, stressed that Quang Ninh and theLaos provinces will continue to maintain high-ranking delegations and expand bilateralcooperation in the fields of economy, culture, health, science-technology,tourism, and training and human resources.
Deputy Chairman of the Party Central Committee'sCommission for External RelationsNguyen Huy Tang affirmed the talk was to concretise agreements betweenthe two Parties and States as well as the efforts of the provinces to bolster comprehensivecooperation.
Hesuggested the provinces increase the exchange of high-ranking delegations,thereby strengthening friendship, and sharing information and experiencebetween the provinces.-VNA
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The Commission for Mass Mobilisation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee worked out directions for bilateral cooperation in the time ahead at their talks in Vientiane on May 22.
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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New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
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.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
At the talk (Source: VNA) 
