Inspectorates of Vietnam, Laos work to advance ties
Inspector General of Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate Doan Hong Phong held talks with President of the Lao State Inspection Authority Khamphan Phommaphat in Hanoi on June 1.
Inspector General of Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate Doan Hong Phong (R) meets with President of the Lao State Inspection Authority Khamphan Phommaphat on June 1. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – InspectorGeneral of Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate Doan Hong Phong held talks with Presidentof the Lao State Inspection Authority Khamphan Phommaphat in Hanoi on June 1.
The two offices signeda new agreement to further enhance cooperation in inspection, settlement ofcomplaints and denunciations, and corruption fight.
Phong said the two sidesinked five cooperation deals between 1998 and 2016 under which they haveboosted partnerships through regular mutual visits, personnel training, andinformation and experience sharing, thus helping improve their staff’scapacity.
The agreement renewal toupgrade cooperation during the Lao delegation’s trip, which coincides with the60th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties, is a memorablemilestone lifting the two agencies’ ties to a new level and contributing to theclose-knit relations between Vietnam and Laos.
Notably, this deal includesthe establishment of a mechanism for receiving and settling complaints filed byVietnamese and Lao people in each other’s countries, a step to realise thejoint statement issued during an official visit to Vietnam by Lao Party GeneralSecretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith in June 2021, according toPhong.
He expressed his hope thatthe two inspection bodies will keep coordinating to effectively carry out theagreement in the time ahead.
For his part, Phommaphat calledon the two sides to further strengthen multifaceted ties to help develop their relations,as well as their countries’ connections more strongly.
The Lao official added hehopes during the visit, the two sides will not only provide updates about theiractivities but also straightforwardly share experience in inspection,settlement of complaints and denunciations, and corruption combat in order tobetter their performance./.
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The Vietnam Consulate General in the Lao northern province of Luang Prabang and the local Laos – Vietnam Friendship Association have kicked off a host of events to mark the Vietnam – Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.
Cooperation in education is one of the symbols of the special relations between Vietnam and Laos, said Lao Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong.
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Laos’ northern provinces of Houaphanh, Luang Prabang, and Sainyabuli held a virtual conference on May 31 to review their cooperation in the 2017-2021 period and set out orientations for more engagements during 2022-2026.
Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Organisation Commission, is leading a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to visit Laos from May 30 to June 1.
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.
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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.
Inspector General of Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate Doan Hong Phong (R) meets with President of the Lao State Inspection Authority Khamphan Phommaphat on June 1. (Photo: VNA) 
