Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on August 23 received Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Khamphau Ernthavan who has been in Vietnam to co-chair the third Vietnam-Laos political consultation at the deputy foreign minister-level.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Khamphau Ernthavan (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister andForeign Minister Pham Binh Minh on August 23 received Lao Deputy ForeignMinister Khamphau Ernthavan who has been in Vietnam to co-chair the third Vietnam-Laospolitical consultation at the deputy foreign minister-level.
At the meeting, Minh said he is delighted to see remarkableprogress in the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperationbetween Vietnam and Laos, as well as the close and effective ties between thetwo foreign ministries.
He stressed the significance of the Vietnam-Laospolitical consultation mechanism at the deputy foreign minister-level, sayingthe two sides should discuss issues openly with mutual trust in an effort todeepen the two countries’ cooperation.
The Deputy PM also took the occasion to express hissympathy for the losses the Lao people have suffered due to the tragic dambreak in Attapeu province in late July. He believed the Government of Laos and thoseaffected would soon be able to overcome the hardship and return to normal life.
Ernthavan, for her part, expressed that the annualconsultation mechanism between the two foreign ministers and the politicalconsultation at the deputy foreign minister-level, initiated by Deputy PM andFM Pham Binh Minh, have significantly contributed to strengthening the specialties between Vietnam and Laos at large and the two ministries in particular.
She congratulated Vietnam on the success of the 30th DiplomaticConference and thanked the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for itscooperation with and assistance to the Lao counterpart in recent years,especially in professional training for young diplomats.
On the behalf of the Party, State, and people of Laos, sheshowed gratitude towards the donations from Vietnam to aid relief effortsfollowing the Lao dam collapse, and also extended his condolences over the lossesafter floods hit northern and central Vietnam recently.
The third political consultation at the deputy foreignminister level will take place in Hanoi on August 24 under the co-chair ofVietnamese Deputy FM Le Hoai Trung and his Lao counterpart Khamphau Ernthavan.-VNA
The sixth theoretical workshop between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) wrapped up in Vientiane, Laos, on July 25.
Vietnamese Government Inspector General Le Minh Khai and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Government Inspector General Bunthoong Chitmany have shared experiences in steering and managing inspection affairs, settling denunciations and complaints, and combating corruption.
The Inspection Commissions of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee should work together to effectively implement their cooperation agreements and share experience in the inspection and supervision work as well as in combating corruption, said a senior CPV official.
The search and repatriation of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts' remains who lost their lives in Laos during wartime have always been prioritised by the two countries’ parties, governments.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Khamphau Ernthavan (Source: VNA) 
