Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The Minisꦉtries of Justice of Vietnam and Laos on September 27 held the third expanded conference for localities along the shared border, with the participation of more than 100 justice officials from 10 p♍rovinces of both countries.
Addressing the event, Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long said that the event is a chance for justice and civil judgment execution agencies of Vietnamese and Lao border localities to discuss and seek solutions to strengthen their cooperation, contributing to ensuring peaceful life for locals and maintaining the shared border of peace.
Participants agreed that since the previous conference, there have been remarkable improvements in the management of resident registration and nationality-related issues at localities along the Vietnam-Laos border.
Justice agencies of the provinces have also worked closely in implementing the agreement between the two governments on the settlement of issues related to uncontrolled migrants and non-registered marriage within border areas, they noted.
They lauded the active coordination of the two Justice Ministries in building and conducting a project to support the Lao Academy of Justice using the Vietnamese Government’s ODA, which was signed on December 27, 2015.
In the coming time, the two ministries will continue cooperating with relevant ministries and agencies of both countries to effectively conducting the bilateral agreement signed on July 8, 2013 on handling uncontrolled emigrant and non-registered marriage in border areas.
The two ministries will also encourage border localities to set up twin relationship to support and cooperate with each other for common development.
Departments of Justice along the Vietnam-Laos border will also give law education as well as legal support to locals to enhance their understanding of the law of both countries.
The Laos’ Ministry of Justice asked for the Vietnamese side’s assistance in revising the Law on Enforcement of Judgments to submit to the Lao National Assembly in 2017.
During the event, the two ministries signed three partnership deals, including a cooperation plan for 2017.-VNA
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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.
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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.
At the conference (Photo: phapluatplus.vn)
