Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Lao NA Chairwoman Pany Yathotou (Source: VNA) During a reception for the Lao NA Chairwoman Pany Yathotou in Hanoi on July 8,the Party chief suggested the two legislative bodies direct ministries, sectors,localities and businesses of the two nations to implement Vietnam-Laos jointstatements, agreements reached by leaders of the two Parties and States, andother cooperative programmes.
While appreciating the cooperative ties between the two legislatures, he urgedthe two sides to work closely in organising activities celebrating the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and FriendshipYear 2017, and educating people from all walks of life, especiallyyouths, on the special solidarity and comprehensive between the two nations.
For her part, the Lao top legislator congratulated Vietnam on its recentachievements, believing that under the leadership of the Communist Party offVietnam, Vietnamese people will continue gaining new and greater achievements duringthe country’s Doi moi (renewal) process.
She briefed the guest on her country’s development and outcomes of the talksbetween the two legislatures, as well as their cooperation in recent time,affirming that the Lao NA will closely coordinate with its Vietnamesecounterpart to effectively perform agreements reached between the two nations’leaders.
The hosted and the guest expressed their joy at achievements made by the twoParties and States, and the flourishing development of the bilateral ties acrossfields, saying that those significantly contributed to national constructionand defence of both sides.
They affirmed their determination to maintain, nurture and promote thebilateral relations in the future.
Later the same day, Pany Yathotou left Hanoi, wrapping her four-day visitto Vietnam to attend activities celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and40 years of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Amity and Cooperation Treaty in thenorthern mountainous province of Son La.
Duringher stay, she had working session with officials of Son La, and met with Laostudents studying in the locality.
The Lao top legislator and her Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Thi Kim Nganco-chaired a workshop on the role of people’scouncils in making decisions and supervising land issues on July 7.
She also attended the opening ceremony of the second culture, sports and tourism festival of the Vietnam-Laosborder areas, the inauguration ceremony of the Vietnam-Laos revolutionaryhistorical relic site, and joined various other activities in Son La province.
Previously in Hanoi, the Lao delegation led by Pany Yathotou paidtribute to President Ho Chi Minh City at his mausoleum.-VNA
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