Vietnam, Laos hold great potential for cooperation: Party official
Potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Laos remains huge, especially in economy, said Nguyen Van Binh, Politburo member and head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Economic Commission.
Politburo member and head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh (R) receives head of the National Economic Research Institute (NERI) of Laos Bouasone Bouphavanh in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Laos remains huge,especially in economy, said Ng🐼uyen Van Binh, Politburo member and head of theCommunist Party of Vietnam Central Co🍷mmittee’s Economic Commission.
The Partyofficial made the statement in Hanoi while receiving a delegation from the NationalEconomic Research Institute (NERI) of Laos, led by its head BouasoneBouphavanh, in Hanoi on March 20.
Binh spokehighly of the Lao delegation’s working visit and congratulated Laos on itssignificant achievements after three years of implementing the Resolution ofthe 10th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.
Vietnam alwaystreasures and gives priority to the development of Vietnam-Laos specialrelations, he affirmed.
The great friendship,special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos havebeen nurtured and passed down to many generations of leaders and people of thetwo nations over the years, he added.
Bouasone Bouphavanh,who is also former Prime Minister of Laos, lauded Vietnam’s socio-economicachievements over the recent years.
He alsoexpressed his hope that cooperative ties between the NERI and Vietnamese agencieswill reap positive outcomes in the coming tim🎶e.-VNA
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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.
Politburo member and head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh (R) receives head of the National Economic Research Institute (NERI) of Laos Bouasone Bouphavanh in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
