Vietnamese, Lao leaders hail significance of friendship year
The Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Friendship Year 2022 holds special significance to communications and education campaigns targeting people from all walks of life, particularly youth, on the unique bilateral traditional, special, and close-knitted ties between the two countries, affirmed President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and visiting Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany at their meeting in Hanoi on July 17.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and visiting Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam FriendshipYear 2022 holds special significance to communications and education campaigns targeting peoplefrom all walks of life, particularly youth, on the unique bilateral traditional,special, and close-knitted ties between the two countries, affirmed President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and visitingLao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany at their meeting in Hanoi on July 17.
Both host and guest agreed to increasethe effectiveness of their cooperation in education-training, health, and people-to-peopleexchange. It is also important to raise the frequency of commercial flights andeffectively exploit border gates between the two nations, the officials noted.
They said Vietnam and Laos will further team up and supporteach other at international forums, especially regarding the maintaining ofsolidarity and promotion of ASEAN’s centrality in regional security mechanisms.
Declaring that Laos’ success is also Vietnam’s happiness andpride, President Phuc stressed the Vietnamese Party, State and people alwaysvalue and are determined to foster the great friendship, special solidarity andcomprehensive cooperation with Laos.
The State leader suggested the sides maintain regular high-levelvisits and contact to seriously implement agreements between the parties.He emphasised that the two sides need to tap their potential and internalresources for trade and investment collaboration to create new breakthroughsand turn the sector into a solid pillar in their relations.
Constantly strengthening the connection between the twoeconomies, and jointly seeking international capital for projects linking Laos’key economic infrastructure with the sea of Vietnam are also necessary, servinginternational integration-trade, and self-reliant, sustainable and prosperousdevelopment, Phuc added.
For his part, Bounthong Chitmany stated Vietnam’s comprehensive progresses in pandemicprevention, recovery, and sustainable growth are a source of encouragement and experiencesfor Laos to learn from.
He expressed his confidence in Vietnam’s further success in its reformprocess./.
The Vietnam-Laos relations have been special and rare ties with loyalty and purity, a priceless asset, a rule for existence and development of both countries and a decisive factor for the success of the revolution in each nation, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang has said.
There has been dynamic and lively cultural exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and Laos over recent years, contributing to the development of each country in the new period, according to Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaketh.
Vietnam-Laos ties will continue to thrive in a strong, effective and sustainable manner thanks to the firm foundation of bilateral cooperation in all fields, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung has said.
Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong and a high-ranking Party and State delegation have been on a visit to Laos to attend the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 – 2022) and the 45th year of the singing of the bilateral Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977 – 2022).
Vietnam always stands shoulder-to-shoulder with its Lao brother, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan told her Lao counterpart Bunthong Chitmany during their talks in Hanoi on July 17.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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).
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and visiting Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany (Photo: VNA) 
