Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu led a delegation of the Foreign Ministry to visit the Lao Embassy in Hanoi on November 28 to offer greetings on the occasion of Laos’s 44th National Day (December 2, 1975-2019).
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu (L) meets with Lao Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang on November 28 (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – DeputyForeign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu led a delegation of the Foreign Ministry tovisit the Lao Embassy in Hanoi on November 28 to offer greetings on theoccasion of Laos’s 44th National Day (December 2, 1975-2019).
Talking to Lao AmbassadorSengphet Houngboungnuang, Deputy FM Vu highlighted the new developments in theVietnam-Laos special relationship in 2019, including a visit by Party GeneralSecretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong to Laos, two visits to Vietnam by Lao PartyGeneral Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith, and six meetings of thetwo countries’ Prime Ministers.
Vu asked the Ambassador and theLao Embassy to coordinate with Vietnam to implement important cooperativemechanisms between the two countries, and work closely with Vietnam whenVietnam performs the role as ASEAN Chair in 2020 and a non-permanent member ofthe UN Security Council for 2020-2021.
The same day, in Ho Chi MinhCity, Vice Secretary of the city’s Party Committee Vo Thi Dung also visited theLao Consulate General to extend her congratulations on behalf of the city’sParty organization, administration and people.
The HCM City Union of FriendshipOrganisations also held a get-together to mark the Lao National Day and 35years in operation of the city’s Vietnam-Laos friendship association./.
The potential of and ways to promote trade and tourism between Nghe An and Laos were discussed at a seminar in Vinh city of the Vietnamese central province on November 15.
A delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) led by its President Nguyen Dinh Khang met with Vice President of Laos Phankham Viphavanh in Vientiane on November 18.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on November 25 hosted a reception for Lao Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang, urging him to work as a bridge contributing to consolidating and developing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Chargé d' affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos Nguyen Thanh Tung led a delegation to visit the Lao Foreign Ministry and the External Relations Commission of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee to extend congratulations on the country’s 44th National Day (December 2,1975-2019).
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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.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu (L) meets with Lao Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang on November 28 (Photo: baoquocte.vn) 
