Hanoi prioritizes developing friendship and cooperation with Lao localities, said Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha.
Vientiane (VNA) – Hanoi prioritizes developing friendship and cooperationwith Lao localities, said Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’sCouncil Phung Thi Hong Ha.
Whilepaying courtesy calls to Secretary of the Lao People’sRevolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Councilof Vientiane AnouphapTounalom and member of the LPRP Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the LaoNational Assembly Khambay Damlath on April 21, Ha said the capital city of Hanoi is at theforefront of Vietnam's global integration with extensive cooperation with manycapitals and cities worldwide.
Hanoialways wishes to work closely with the Lao Party, State, localities andpartners to share information and experience and offer mutual support in nationalconstruction and development, thereby not only bringing practical benefits toboth sides but also contributing to developing the two countries' special friendship, shesaid.
Speakinghighly of the visit with practical and effective activities, the Lao officials wished that the two capitals would continue strengthening their friendship formutual development.
Thesame day, the Hanoi delegation attended a conference on developing raw materialareas and connecting consumption between Hanoi and Vientiane, attended thesigning of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Hanoimuni𓆉cipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Vientianemunicipal Department of Labour and Social Welfare./.
The official visit of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong to Lao on April 10 and 11 was a great success and its results will contribute to deepening the two countries’ great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation, Lao officials said while talking to the Vietnam News Agency about the trip.
The Vietnamese and Lao embassies and delegations in Belgium, the EU, and the Netherlands co-organised an exchange event marking the Lao traditional New Year festival Bunpimay in Brussels on April 12.
Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, met with Thongsavanh Phomvihane, member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations, in Hanoi on April 20.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
At the talks (Photo: VNA) 
