The State Audit of Vietnam will step up cooperation with its Lao counterpart to reap more substantial outcomes in the future, Auditor General Ho Duc Phoc said at a conference in Hanoi on January 8 to review the bilateral collaboration in 2018.
Hanoi (VNA) – The State Audit ofVietnam will step up cooperation with its Lao counterpart to reap moresubstantial outcomes in the future, Auditor General Ho Duc Phoc said at aconference in Hanoi on January 8 to review the bilateral collaboration in 2018.
He said that last year, thetwo sides jointly carried out a number of practical programmes that contributedto building strong and transparent finances in the respective countries.
In 2018, the State Audit of Vietnam conducted278 audits, proposing the financial settlement of 87 trillion VND (3.7 billionUSD) and amendment of 89 relevant legal documents, he noted.
Deputy Auditor General NguyenTuan Anh said the two sides regularly organised workshops and training coursesto share experience in public audits and in building the Law on State Audit.
The State Audit ofVietnam also exchanged professional documents with Laos and provided technicalsupport.
President of the AuditOffice Organisation of Laos Viengthong Siphandone highly valued the assistance of Vietnam inbuilding a system of legal documents and Law on State Audit for Laos, as wellas in training human resources.
She took this occasion to present the Lao Partyand State’s orders to individuals who made significant contributions to thesound and sustainable cooperation between Vietnamese and Lao State auditagencies over the years.–VNA
Representatives of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association and the Kaysone Phomvihane and Souphanouvong Museums are paying a working visit to Vietnam from December 24-30.
Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will attend and co-chair the 41st meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee on January 5-6 in Hanoi at the invitation of PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The 41st session of the Vietnam-Laos inter-governmental committee, which took place in Hanoi on January 6, would create a new momentum for bilateral cooperation, according to the Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Laos who co-chaired the session.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
Auditor General Ho Duc Phoc (Photo: VNA)
