President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) at his reception for Minister and Chairwoman of the Presidential Office of Laos Khemmani Pholsena. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoion June 17 for Khemmani Pholsena, Minister and Chairwoman of the PresidentialOffice of Laos.
Welcoming the Laoofficial, President Phuc said the visit celebrates the "Vietnam - LaosFriendship and Solidarity Year 2022" which marks the 60th anniversary ofthe establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary ofthe signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between the two countries,as well as contributing to strengthening the traditional collaboration between the two Presidential Offices.
He affirmed that Vietnamalways stands side by side with Laos and does its best together with the Lao Party, State and people to preserve, protect and nurture the greatfriendship and special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between thetwo countries.
According to the State leader,the two Presidential Offices need to intensify cooperation to improve the quality of advicegiven to the Presidents and Vice Presidents, thus contributing to the effective implementation ofguidelines and policies of the two Parties and States.
The President emphasised that,in the context of extensive international integration and the current newsituation, the two Presidential Offices should promote the application ofdigital technology to fulfill their tasks.
Expressing her profoundgratitude to the Vietnamese Party, State and Presidential Office, KhemmaniPholsena said she hoped President Phuc will continue to createconditions for the coordination of the two offices./.
Secretary of the Party Committee and Governor of Sekong province of Laos Leklay Sivilay has suggested enhancing cooperation with central Da Nang city of Vietnam, especially promoting the export of agricultural products between the two localities that has been interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Secretary of the Party Committee and Governor of Sekong province of Laos Leklay Sivilay paid a working visit to the central province of Thua Thien - Hue on June 10.
The Vietnam-Laos friendship parliamentarians group convened their first in-person meeting in Hanoi on June 10 after a long suspension due to the COVID-19.
An online quiz was launched by the Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Commission for Information and Education on June 13, providing an opportunity for Vietnamese and Laos citizens as well as foreigners to test their knowledge about the history of the special relations between the two countries.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
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The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
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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.
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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.
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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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) at his reception for Minister and Chairwoman of the Presidential Office of Laos Khemmani Pholsena. (Photo: VNA) 
