Binh Duong strengthens ties with Laos’ Champasak province
Secretary of the Party Committee of southern Binh Duong province Nguyen Van Loi held a working session with Secretary of the Party Committee and Governor of the southwestern Lao province of Champasak Vilayvong Bouddakham, on August 23.
Binh Duong (VNA) – Secretary of the Party Committee of southern Binh Duong province NguyenVan Loi held a working session with Secretary of the Party Committee and Governorof the southwestern Lao province of Champasak Vilayvong Bouddakham, on August23.
The two sides reviewed the cooperation between the two provinces in the 2016-2021period and outlined orientations for their partnership in 2022-2026.
They inked anagreement on the major content for their joint work in the upcoming five years,including the exchange of delegations for study and experience, and Champasak’ssupport in surveying and planning rubber plantations for an investment projectby the Dao Tieng-Viet Lao rubber JSC in the Lao province.
The two sides pledged to facilitate the cooperation between Binh Duong-basedThu Dau Mot University and Champasak University in research and training, and grantscholarships for students of each other.
The Champasak leader hailed the effective cooperation between the twoprovinces, and presented certificates of merit to the Office of Binh Duong PartyCommittee, Office of Binh Duong People’s Committee and Department of ExternalAffairs of Binh Duong for their contribution to the friendship between Champasakand Binh Duong./.
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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.
At the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
