The 10th Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Summit on Development Triangle Area (CLV-10), which took place in Hanoi on March 31, has opened up a new chapter for the trio’s cooperation.
The CLV PMs co-chair the press conference (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 10th Cambodia– Laos – Vietnam Summit on Development Triangle Area (CLV-10), which took placein Hanoi on March 31, has opened up a new chapter for the trio’s cooperation.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc made thestatement at an international press conference the same day, co-chaired by the PrimeMinisters of the three nations.
He quoted a World Bank leader as describing Cambodia,Laos, and Vietnam as three trees making a huge mountain, adding the three PMshave worked together to build on the trio’s traditions and nurture their futurecooperation.
Affirming the role and position of thedevelopment triangle area, PM Phuc highlighted the continuous improvement interms of infrastructure, business environment, and people’s living standardsseen in the area over the past 18 years, adding that the outcomes have proventhe efforts of the three nations.
The CLV Governments have paid attention topromoting infrastructure, transport connection, vocational training,people-to-people exchange, and e-government, the Vietnamese leader stressed.
The CLV leaders will continue boostingmulti-faceted cooperation, thus opening up a new cooperation space not onlyamong three nations, but also within ASEAN.
An action plan for the developmenttriangle area connection will be developed, making the area an indispensablepart of ASEAN.
The CLV leaders have signed the Joint Declaration on the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) DevelopmentTriangle Area cooperation, affirming the three countries’determination to build a CLV of sustainable and inclusive development. The trio will jointly organise practicalactivities to mark the 20th anniversary of the area inLaos in 2019.
With their responsibilities, efforts anddetermination, the three nations will fulfill all goals reached during thesummit, PM Phuc affirmed.
Right after the press conference, PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Cambodian counterpart witnessed the signingof an agreement on double taxation avoidance and tax evasion prevention, and theminutes of the chairman-level meeting of the two countries’ joint border committee.-VNA
The sixth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS-6) Summit and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV-10) Development Triangle Summit continue taking place in Hanoi on March 31, the last working day, with important meetings.
The 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Summit on Development Triangle Area (CLV-10) took place in Hanoi on March 31 to review the outcomes of trilateral cooperation programmes over the past time and map out development orientations in the next period.
The Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia signed a Joint Declaration on the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area cooperation at the end of the CLV-10 Summit in Hanoi on March 31.
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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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.
The CLV PMs co-chair the press conference (Source: VNA) 
