Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Ha received a delegation of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee led by its Vice President Inlavanh Keobounphanh in Hanoi on November 14.
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Hanoi (VNA) – Vice President and Secretary Generalof the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Hareceived a delegation of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) CentralCommittee led by its Vice President Inlavanh Keobounphanh in Hanoi on November14.
The two officials, who are respectively members of theVietnamese and Lao Party Central Committees, informed each other of their countries’socio-economic development during the first nine months of 2023, and the cooperationresults of the VFF and LFNC central committees
Theynoted with satisfaction that together with the growing relations between thetwo Parties and the two States, the VFF and LFNC have also recorded extremelypositive results in bilateral ties over the past years.
The two sides have worked together to carry out many importantactivities, including maintaining meetings and mutual visits at all levels. Theircooperation in all fields has become increasingly substantive and fruitful. People-to-peoplediplomacy has been promoted to help enhance mutual understanding andconnections between Vietnamese and Lao people, thus creating a solid foundationfor the countries’ relations, they added.
Keobounphanhsaid that the LFNC has received comprehensive assistance from the Vietnameseside, especially in holding delegation exchanges. It is working to implementthe signed memoranda of understanding and also coordinating with the VietnamFarmers’ Union Central Committee to share experience to help with theestablishment of a farmers’ union of Laos, thereby supporting people to furthertake part in national economic development.
Toeffectively carry out the signed cooperation agreement, she called forcontinued coordination from the VFF Central Committee to successfully hold aconference among the presidents of the LFNC, the VFF, and the Solidarity Frontfor the Development of Cambodian Motherland in 2024. She also asked the VFF tocontinue helping the LFNC to train personnel and share experience in mass mobilisation.
For her part, Ha suggested both sides keep close coordination toproperly carry out the cooperation agreement between the VFF and the LFNC for 2022 -2027, and increase delegation exchanges at all level, especially those forpersonnel training and experience sharing./.
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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.
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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.
An overview of the reception (Photo: daidoanket.vn) 
