President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Lan Huong and Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC)’s chapter in Vientiane Thanome Thamthong shared experience in front affairs and signed a memorandum of understanding on bilateral cooperation in the 2023-2025 period during their talks in Hanoi on June 28.
Hanoi (VNA) – President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front(VFF) Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Lan Huong and Chairman of the Lao Front forNational Construction (LFNC)’s chapter in Vientiane Thanome Thamthong sharedexperience in front affairs and signed a memorandum of understanding onbilateral cooperation in the 2023-2025 period during their talks in Hanoi onJune 28.
Welcoming the Lao delegation, Huong highlighted the growing specialrelations between Vietnam and Laos, which has become a rare one in relationshipamong nations.
She underlined the close ties between the two Parties,States and peoples as well as the two capital cities of Hanoi and Vientiane,with expanding investment and trade partnership and mutual support in allfields. Particularly during the COVID-19 period, the two sides helped each other inpandemic prevention and combat, showing the strong sentiments that the twonations give each other, she said.
Huong noted that the VFF Committee of Hanoi and the LFNC’schapter in Vientiane signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013, enablingstrong exchanges between the two sides. The two sides have sent manydelegations to each other’s country to exchange experience and deepen mutualunderstanding. In the time to come, the two sides will conduct specific andpractical actions to further promote their partnership, she said.
Leaders of the VFF Committee of Hanoi and the LFNC’s chapter in Vientiane sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the 2023-2025 period (Photo: VNA)
She affirmed that the VFF Committee of Hanoi will work hardto reinforce the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnershipbetween the two countries.
For his part, Thanome Thamthong hailed the achievements that the VFF Committeeof Hanoi has gained, especially in strengthening the great national solidaritybloc, the tradition of harmony and patriotism of the Vietnamese people.
He expressed his delight that along with the growth of tiesbetween the two Parties, States and capital cities, the partnership between thetwo fronts has also been fruitful. He said he believes that the VFF Committeeof Hanoi will reap more success in the time to come.
At the talks, leaders of the VFF Committee of Hanoi and the LFNC’schapter in Vientiane signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the2023-2025 period.
Earlier on June 27, Nguyen Thi Tuyen, member of the Party Central Committee andStanding Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee also hosted areception for the Lao delegation./.
The Lao media reported on June 20 that the Vietnamese government has provided a grant of more than 2.1 million USD for the construction of a new secondary school in Xienghon district, Xayaboury province of Laos.
A memorial ceremony and a reburial service were held in the northern province of Yen Bai June 25 for Lo Van Noi, a Vietnamese volunteer soldier who laid down his life in Laos during war time.
Somsavat Lengsavad, former Politburo member and former Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, highlighted the substantial contributions by former Deputy PM of Vietnam Vu Khoan to the special Vietnam - Laos relations.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung on June 28 extended greetings to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee's Commission for External Relations on the occasion of its 40th founding anniversary.
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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.
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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.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
An overview of the talks (Photo: VNA) 
Leaders of the VFF Committee of Hanoi and the LFNC’s chapter in Vientiane sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the 2023-2025 period (Photo: VNA) 
