Vietnam always treasures ties with Laos: President
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong met with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing, China, on October 19.
At the meeting between Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (L) and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong met with General Secretaryof the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum forInternational Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing, China, on October 19.
At the meeting, Thuong affirmed thatVietnam always attaches much importance to its relations with Laos, andconsiders the neighnouring country a priority in its foreign policy. He described the Vietnam – Laos ties as an invaluable common asset of the twopeoples, and an exemplary and pure relationship, which is rare in international relations.
Thongloun, for his part, said Laos treasures its relations with Vietnam, andhas made tireless efforts to nurture and develop the great friendship, special solidarityand comprehensive cooperation in a more sustainable and deeper way. He also promised to make contributions to bolstering the ties between the two Partiesand States.
Amidst global complicated changes which posed both opportunities and challenges, the twoleaders agreed to continue promoting their close politicalrelations, joining hands to maintain a peaceful and stable environment for development, andfocusing on the effective implementation of high-level agreements, deals and cooperationplans between the two Parties and States.
Along with meticulous preparations for high-level activities as well as sound implementationof bilateral cooperation mechanisms, the two leaders agreed to step updefence-security cooperation, which is a pillar in the bilateral relations.
They highlighted the need to maintain cultural, sport and tourismexchange mechanisms, and reached consensus on carrying out the project onimproving the quality and efficiency of the Vietnam – Laos cooperation ineducation and human resources development during 2021-2030.
Besides, they concurred to remove bottlenecks for importanteconomic-trade-investment projects, and boost collaboration in the fieldsof science, innovation, digital economy and e-commerce, among others.
They affirmed theimportance of enhancing cooperation and connectivity among Vietnam, Laos andCambodia, especially in economy-trade, infrastructure, tourism andcultural exchanges.
The leaders also agreed to promote coordination to ensure that Laos will successfully accomplish its role as the ASEAN Chair in 2024, helping promote the centralrole of ASEAN and bring practical benefits to the ASEAN people./.
A week featuring culture and tourism of Vietnam's northwestern provinces and Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to take place for the first time in Luang Prabang province of Laos in from October 25-27.
The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association (VLFA) held the fifth congress for the 2023-2028 term in Hanoi on October 9 with the presence of 150 delegates.
An electronic version of AlounMai journal – a political and theoretical organ of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) – was officially launched at a ceremony in Vientiane on October 9.
Two cold-chain freight trains carrying fruits and vegetables left southwest China's Yunnan province for Laos and Vietnam respectively on October 16, marking the launch of international cold-chain train services on China-Laos, China-Vietnam routes.
A joint delegation of the National Assemblies (NAs) of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia had a working session with officials of Vietnamese localities in the CLV Development Triangle area in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on October 18.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
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.
At the meeting between Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (L) and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. (Photo: VNA) 
