National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and her Lao counterpart Pany Yathtou (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held talks wit🌊h her Lao counterpart Pany Yathtou in Vient🀅iane on September 26, during which she affirmed that Vietnam always gives top priority to fostering traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos.
The Vietnam-Laos ties is a vital factor for the revolutionary careers of both countries and an invaluable treasure that the two Parties and peoples have preserved, developed and handed down to the young generations, said Ngan who is on her first visit abroad in capacity of Chairwoman of the National Assembly.
During the visit, the Vietnamese side hopes to share the success of the Party Congress as well as the general election in each country, she said.
At the talks, the two top legislators reviewed the outcomes of their supervision over the implementation of bilateral cooperation deals over the past years, while seeking directions and measures to continue beefing up the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two legislative bodies.
They noted that the rapidly changing regional and world situation has generated both opportunities and challenges to national construction and development of Vietnam and Laos. They pointed to the need for both sides to strengthen their coordination in theory and practical researches to find solutions for socio-economic issues, thus protecting cultural values and identities of each nation.
At the same time, the two sides expressed delighted at the growing ties in economic, trade, investment and ODA from the central to local levels.
Vietnam is currently the third largest investors in Laos with total investment of more than 5 billion USD.
Bilateral partnership in education, transport, finance, banking, health care, culture and tourism as well as people-to-people contacts between the two people have also been expanded, they noted, adding that the two countries have successfully built a shared borderline of friendship and peace.
The two chief legislators consented to continue enhancing cooperation in personnel training and sharing experience, especially in institutional and legal building and the supervision of law enforcement.
The two sides will firstly partner with each other in inaugurating the Vietnam-Laos revolutionary relic site in Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Son La to mark the 55th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties and 40 years of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
At the same time, they will increase their supervision over and create optimal conditions for the implementation of joint investment projects.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan proposed the Lao legislative body and Government deepening the bilateral comprehensive cooperation.
Host and guest agreed to continue their close coordination at international parliamentary forums.
The Lao law-making body showed its support for the East Sea-related contents of the Joint Statement issued at the 49th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting.
The Lao side committed to realising the consensus on the sustainable and effective use and management of the Mekong River’s water resources reached by the two countries’ leaders.
The leaders voiced their support for the two Governments’ early negotiations of the agreement on extradition cooperation and another agreement on the transfer of prisoners.
The same day, Chairwoman Ngan met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community and Vietnamese businesses in Laos.-VNA
Leaders of Laos’ Party and National Assembly have hailed the outcomes of the talks between the two chairmen of the two sub-committees of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee, which just took place in the Lao capital Vientiane on December 9.
President Tran Dai Quang arrived in Vientiane on June 12, beginning his three-day State visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith.
The visit to Laos made by Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang will help consolidate and develop the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and her Lao counterpart Pany Yathtou (Source: VNA)
