Hanoi Party Committee’s Secretary Dinh Tien Dung and his Vientiane counterpart Anouphap Tounalom held talks in Vientiane on April 4, during which the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will serve as the foundation for bilateral cooperative activities in 2022-2025.
Hanoi Party Commitee's Secretary Dinh Tien Dung shakes hands with his Vientiane counterpart Anouphap Tounalom after the signing of MoU between Hanoi and Vientiane. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Hanoi Party Committee’s Secretary Dinh Tien Dung and his Vientianecounterpart Anouphap Tounalom held talks in Vientiane onApril 4, during which the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will serve as the foundation for bilateral cooperative activitiesin 2022-2025.
Accordingly, the two cities willmaintain and promote the exchange of high-level delegations, continue to share experiencesin the development of legal documents, supervise the building of the e-government,urban planning and management and create favourable conditions for exchangesbetween their departments, and mass organisations.
𝓡 They will encourage and support their agencies and units in organising joint activities andpeople-to-people exchanges to enhance mutual understanding and promote multi-fieldcooperation.
At the event. (Photo: VNA)
The leaders of Hanoi and Vientiane affirmed thatalthough each side has a wide network of international relations with manymajor cities in the world, Hanoi and Vientiane always give high priority todeveloping friendly and cooperative relations with each other, given the close bonds and warm feelings of theParty Committee, government and people of the two capitals of the two brotherlycountries.
They said that the cooperationrelationship between the two capitals in particular and between Hanoi and thelocalities of Laos, in general, has been continuously tightened andcomprehensively developed on all channels, with many effective projects in mostfields such as economy, health, education, agriculture, military andpeople-to-people exchange. The two leaders highlighted that that the results ofcooperation over the past time have not only contributed to the strongdevelopment of the two capitals but also made an important contribution topreserving and developing the special traditional friendship relationshipbetween the two parties, the two States and the two peoples of Vietnam andLaos.
💧 At the talks, Hanoi announced it would assistVientiane with 3 million USD to build the headquarters of the Department ofJustice and the Procuracy Agency of Vientiane./.
A delegation from the Vientiane capital of Laos on June 25 handed over 30,000 USD to the Embassy of Vietnam to help authorities and people of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City fight COVID-19.
Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and the Lao capital of Vientiane on October 15 held talks and witnessed the signing if a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two authorities for 2021 – 2025.
The Party Committee, authorities and people of Hanoi always treasure and strive to develop the special, loyal and pure relations with the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, as well as Party committees, authorities and people of Lao localities, especially Vientiane, said Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung.
Vietnamese and Lao businesses discussed ways to speed up the implementation of large-scale Vietnamese-invested projects in Laos and seek new cooperation projects of strategic importance during a workshop in Vientiane on March 21.
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.
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.
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.
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
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.
Hanoi Party Commitee's Secretary Dinh Tien Dung shakes hands with his Vientiane counterpart Anouphap Tounalom after the signing of MoU between Hanoi and Vientiane. (Photo: VNA) 
At the event. (Photo: VNA) 
