Party official hosted by Lao Party General Secretary
General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President Thongloun Sisoulith received Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia in Vientiane on December 9.
Vientiane (VNA) – General Secretary of the Lao People’sRevolutionary Party (LPRP) and President Thongloun Sisoulith received Secretaryof the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of itsCommission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia in Vientiane onDecember 9.
Sisoulith welcomed Nghia andthe CPV delegation to Laos to attend the ninth theoretical workshop between thetwo Parties.
Affirming that theoreticalwork is significant to the two Parties, the Lao leader wished the twoinformation and education commissions and Central Theoretical Councils wouldcontinue working closely together to share information and theoretical studies for making strategic planning and development policies, as well as experience in socialismbuilding in each country.
Nghia asserted that Vietnamalways fully supports Laos’ renewal process and believed that under the leadershipof the LPRP led by Sisoulith, the Lao people will reap greaterachievements and successfully realise Resolution adopted at the LPRP’s 11th National Congress.
Vietnam will do its best topreserve, foster and pass on the common invaluable asset of the two Parites andnations to later generations, he said.
He pledged that the twoParties’ theoretical research agencies will continue working closely togetherto share experience and realise the Resolution adopted by each Party Congress.
The same day, the ninththeoretical workshop between the CPV and the LPRP wrapped up in Vientiane.
Delegates at the eventlooked into situation and solutions to econom🏅ic development of each country.They vowed to consistently pursue the path to socialism, use synchronousmacro-economic tools and unlock resources for the building of socialist-orientedmarket economy./.
Vietnam always fully supports Laos’ renovation and development, said Politburo member, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang while paying courtesy calls to General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Vientiane on December 5.
Border management is a bright spot in the Vietnam-Laos cooperation, Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu said, pointing to important advantages in the work, which are the completion of border demarcation and border marker planting.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted the significance of Vietnam-Laos special relationship during a reception in Hanoi on December 7 for Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos Chansamone Chanyalath.
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.
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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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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 reception (Photo: VNA) 
