Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong gave a reception for a delegation of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee led by its Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane in Hanoi on Aug 29.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Chairman of LFNC Central Committee Saysomphone Phomvihane (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Ng๊uyen Phu Trong gave a reception for 🅰a delegation of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee led by its Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane in Hanoi on August 29.
The Party chief highlighted the important significance of the bilateral relations of the two countries, while applauding connection between the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the LFNC as well as their cooperation agreements.
He expressed his hope that the two fronts will continue coordinating closely to improve the efficiency of the building of national great unity in the two countries, contributing to consolidating and strengthening the Vietnam-Laos special solidarity.
For his part, Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane, said the LFNC will enhance coordination with the VFF in training staff, sharing experience and promoting exchanges among the two countries’ localities.
The two sides will work closely in educating the young generations about the Vietnam-Laos special solidarity, and in building the two nations’ border line of friendship and peace, thus contributing to further developing friendship and solidarity between the two peoples in the coming time, he added.
He also congratulated Vietnam on its important achievements in recent time, and thanked the Party, State and people of Vietnam for their great support for Laos in the past and at present as well.-VNA
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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.
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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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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Chairman of LFNC Central Committee Saysomphone Phomvihane (Source: VNA)
