Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman meets top Lao leader
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 28 hosted a reception for visiting General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (right) on June 28 hosted a reception for visiting General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the VietnameseNational Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 28 hosted a reception for visiting General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.
Both host and guest shared the view that ThonglounSisoulith’s current visit to Vietnam vividly demonstrates the great friendship, specialsolidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
It also manifests their close-knit, faithful andtrusting ties, the leaders said, adding that the visit is significant as ittakes place after the two countries successfully organised major politicalevents such as the National Party Congresses and the elections of deputies to thelegislatures and all-level People’s Councils.
Hue said the Vietnamese leaders and people always keepa close watch on the situation in Laos, and Vietnam highly valued theneighbouring country’s measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The top legislator expressed his belief that with internationalsupport and its efforts, Laos will soon contain the pandemic, and continue to implement the resolution adopted at the 11th National Congress of the LPRP.
Hue briefed Thongloun Sisoulith on the recent online talkswith his Lao counterpart, during which the two sides compared notes on measuresto boost cooperation between the two countries and the legislative bodies,making it match the Vietnam - Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensivecooperation.
Thongloun Sisoulith agreed on the need for the two legislaturesto increase high-level visits and meetings, and intensify collaboration andexchange of experience, especially in institution building, law making, and supremesupervision over the operation of State agencies.
He said the new NA building of Laos, a valuable giftpresented by Vietnam, has been put into used to serve the first session of the 9th legislature, stressing that the Lao people are proud of the gift.
The Lao leader conveyed NAChairman Saysomphone Phomvihane's invitation to NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to visit Laos.Hue accepted the invitation with pleasure, saying the visit will bemade when conditions permit and extended his greetings to NA Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane and other Party and State leaders of Laos./.
The special Vietnam - Laos friendship has been growing unceasingly across the board in the recent past, including in trade, which has been developing in an increasingly substantive manner.
Lao media on June 28 run headlines on the official friendship visit of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith to Vietnam from June 28-29, saying it reaffirms the consistent stance of the Party, State and people of Laos in preserving, promoting the traditional relations between the two countries.
The Vietnamese and Lao Parties, States and people are resolved to preserve and promote special relations between the two countries intensively and extensively in any circumstances, the top leaders affirmed on June 28.
Top Lao Party and State leader Thongloun Sisoulith is on an official friendship visit to Vietnam. A welcome ceremony for him was held at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on June 28. The event was chaired by State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
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.
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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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (right) on June 28 hosted a reception for visiting General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. (Photo: VNA) 
