Vientiane (VNA) – The upgrade of the meeting mechanism between the committees of the parliaments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodiato the summit chaired by National Assembly (NA) Chairpersons of thethree countries is of significance to the relationships and cooperation of thethree legislative bodies in particular and the three countries in general,Vietnamese Amba🧜ssador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung said.

In an interview granted to the Vietnam NewsAgency ahead of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s visit to Laos to attend the firstCambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Parliamentary Summit and pay a working visit to thecountry, Hung said that the upgrade completes thecooperation mechanism of the three legislative bodies of the three countries. It also completes the meeting mechanism ofthe leaders of the three countries besides the existing ones ofParty and Government leaders of the three countries.  The upgraded mechanism also helps meet therequirements of the new situation in the world and in regions It is importantto the three countries’ NAs, the Vietnamese ambassador emphasised, elaboratingthat firstly, it helps implement effectively foreignaffairs policies and directions of the countries. Secondly, it also helps strengthen thefriendship and comprehensive cooperation and promote information and experienceexchanges among the three NAs. Thirdly, it helps strengthen the supervision ofthe implementation of cooperation agreements and projects among the governments of the three countries as well as coordinate theimplementation of multilateral agreements of the three member countries. And Fourthly, it helps strengthen discussions onhow to mobilise capital sources for projects in the development triangle areaand other cooperation ones and priorities of the three countries. With the important and comprehensivesignificance, the upgrade demonstrates the spirit of deepcompanionship with the governments in implementing signed agreements,especially those promoting the connection of the three economies in theVietnam-Laos-Cambodia development triangle area, towards sustainable andinclusive development, Hung said. Besides attending the parliamentary summit, NA Chairman Hue and a high-ranking NA delegation will have a working visit toLaos to strengthen the special solidarity relationship and effectivecomprehensive cooperation between the two sides. He also plans to take many activities in Laos The ambassador said that he believes thevisit will not only help enhance the quality and effectiveness of thesolidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries but alsostrengthen their parliamentary relationship which will make a significantcontribution to the reform process in terms of political, legal, and economicaspects of the two countries./.