Vietnamese diplomats extend greetings to Lao Embassies in Belgium, Cuba on Bun Pi May festival
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao on April 9 visited the Lao Embassy in Brussels to extend New Year wishes to officials of the embassy on the occasion of Laos’ traditional New Year Festival Bun Pi May.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao (L) extends New Year wishes to his Lao Ambassador Phokeo Phommahaxay on the occasion of Bun Pi May festival. (Photo: VNA)
Brussels (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to BelgiumNguyen Van Thao on April 9 visited the Lao Embassy in Brussels to extend NewYear wishes to officials of the embassy on the occasion of Laos’ traditionalNew Year Festival Bun Pi May.
Ambassador Thao expressed his delight at the achievementsthat Laos has gained so far as well as the close ties between Vietnam and Laos.
Underlining the important role of Laos as the Chair of ASEANand the 45th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) this year,the diplomat held that this will help enhance the role and position of Laos inthe region and the world, actively contributing to the building of a strong ASEANCommunity.
For his part, Lao Ambassador to Belgium Phokeo Phommahaxay thanked theVietnamese diplomats for their warm sentiments, expressing his hope that the greatfriendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Laos andVietnam will last forever.
Participants at the event were treated with traditionaldishes and special art performances of Vietnam and Laos.
Ambassador Le Quang Long and a delegation from the Vietnamese embassy visit the Lao Embassy in Havana on April 9 on the occasion of Laos’ traditional New Year. (Photo: VNA)
In Cuba, Ambassador Le Quang Long also led adelegation from the Vietnamese embassy to visit the Lao Embassy in Havana on April 9 onthe occasion of Laos’ traditional New Year.
Ambassador Long expressed pleasure at the growth of theVietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation,and expressed his hope that Laos will successfully perform the role of ASEANChair 2024.
He said he believes that the two embassies will continue topromote their tradition of solidarity and friendship and show strongcoordination in the ASEAN Committee in Havana, Cuba (ACHC).
Lao Ambassador to Cuba Vanhtha Sengmeaung affirmed that every success that Laos has achieved hashad the support of Vietnam. The Lao diplomat said he hopes the two embassies willcontinue to support each other in both work and life./.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh wished the Party, State and people of Laos happiness and a successful New Year when attending a ceremony to welcome their traditional Bun Pi May festival held by the Lao Embassy in Hanoi April 12.
A delegation of the Vietnamese embassy in Lao led by Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung on April 5 visited the office of the Lao Foreign Ministry in Vientiane to extend greetings on the occasion of Bun Pi May, the traditional New Year of Laos, which will fall on April 14-16.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate phone talks with his Lao and Cambodian counterparts, extending his best wishes to them and the two peoples on the occasion of Laos’ Bun Pi May and Cambodia’s Chol Chnam Thmay new year festivals.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam visited the Lao Embassy in Canberra on April 9 to offer greetings on the traditional Lao New Year festival of Bun Pi May.
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao (L) extends New Year wishes to his Lao Ambassador Phokeo Phommahaxay on the occasion of Bun Pi May festival. (Photo: VNA) 
Ambassador Le Quang Long and a delegation from the Vietnamese embassy visit the Lao Embassy in Havana on April 9 on the occasion of Laos’ traditional New Year. (Photo: VNA) 
