60th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations marked in Tokyo
The Vietnamese and Lao embassies in Japan organised a ceremony in Tokyo on August 25 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962 – 2022) and 45 years of the Vietnam – Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977 – 2022).
Tokyo (VNA) – The Vietnamese and Lao embassies inJapan organised a ceremony in Tokyo on August 25 to celebrate the 60thanniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962 – 2022)and 45 years of the Vietnam – Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18,1977 – 2022).
In his speech at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Vu HongNam highlighted the importance of the nations’ special friendship and of thetreaty.
Despite the difficulties and challenges, especially thosecaused by the COVID-19 pandemic, their relationship continues to develop in both depth and scale, he noted.
The diplomat said the two countries have effectivelycoordinated and supported each other at multilateral forums, thereby helping tostrengthen their positions in the region and the world, and contributing tothe consolidation of peace and stability, and development of the ASEANCommunity.
Nam stated enhancing the special ties with Laos is the toppriority in Vietnam’s policy for external relations, while fostering therelationship is the aspiration and responsibility of their representativeagencies abroad, including the embassies in Japan.
Echoing the view, Lao Ambassador Phongsamouth Anlavan expectedher hope for the bilateral traditional friendship to be sustained and developedfor mutual benefits of the two peoples and for peace, stability, and prosperityin the region.
She took the occasion to thank Vietnam for its large andeffective assistance to Laos’ national construction and development.
At the celebration, the ambassadors discussed orientationsfor their cooperation in the time to come. They agreed to soon resume culturalexchanges between the embassies when the COVID-19 situation is eased inJapan./.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
At the ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
