Vietnamese and Lao female lawmakers at the workshop. Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese and Lao female lawmakers on April 25 shared their experience in politics at a workshop in the northern Lao province of Luang Prabang.
In her opening remarks, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA)’s Social Affairs Committee Nguyen Thuy Anh said the workshop offers an opportunity for them to tighten their bonds.
She said the information, skills, and experience that they share on this occasion will help promote their common voices on issues relating to women, children, and gender equality at domestic and international forums, while building their images before the legislatures and voters of the two countries.
For her part, Chairwoman of the Lao NA's Committee for Cultural and Social Affairs Thummaly Vongphachanh said the workshop contributes to implementing the memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two NAs, and strengthening the solidarity between the two countries, the legislatures, and the female lawmakers’ groups.
Participants looked into how to raise the proportion of women at the NAs and People's Councils, and shared experience in participating in multilateral parliamentary activities, and integrating gender equality into law building.
During their talks on April 24, the two female lawmakers’ groups agreed to further work together to preserve and promote the Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.
They also consented to enhance visits and exchanges, coordinate in organising bilateral and multilateral forums on issues of mutual concern, share information and experience, continue to build common perceptions, and support each other in f🙈orums and activities./.
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Vietnamese and Lao female lawmakers at the workshop. Photo: VNA) 
