Laos congratulates Vietnam on 72nd anniversary of National Day
Lao Ambassador to China Vandy Bouthasavong led a delegation to the Embassy of Vietnam in China on September 1 to congratulate Vietnam on the 72nd anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945).
Lao Ambassador to China Vandy Bouthasavong (L) meets with Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Lao Ambassador toChina Vandy Bouthasavong led a delegation to the Embassy of Vietnam in China onSeptember 1 to congratulate Vietnam on the 72nd anniversary of National Day(September 2, 1945).
While meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador toChina Dang Minh Khoi, the Lao official highly valued the close relations andfriendly cooperation between Vietnam and Laos over the past few years.
Despite rapid and complicated developments inthe world, the bilateral traditional friendship, special solidarity andcomprehensive cooperation have been deepened and expanded, she said.
She described 2017 as an important year for bothLaos and Vietnam since the two countries are celebrating the 40th year ofsigning the Treaty on Amity and Cooperation and 55th anniversary of diplomaticties.
For his part, Ambassador Minh thanked the LaoEmbassy in China for supporting the Vietnamese counterpart in external affairactivities in Beijing.
The relations between Vietnam and Laos willcontinue growing and exist forever with time, he expressed his belief.
Earlier on August 30, Lao Ambassador to the USMai Sayavong and his spouse congratulated the Vietnamese Embassy’s staff on theNational Day.
The two sides agreed to strengthen coordination,increase exchanges, cooperation and mutual assistance in the US.-VNA
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged the public security forces of Vietnam and Laos to strengthen collaboration to ensure political security and social order in both countries,
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An art programme highlighting the friendship between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia was held in Hanoi on August 17 to mark the VN-Cambodia Friendship Year and the VN-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year.
The effective cooperation between the Peace Committee of Vietnam and the Committee for Peace and Solidarity of Laos have significantly contributed to the growth of friendship and partnership between the Party, State and people of the two countries.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
Lao Ambassador to China Vandy Bouthasavong (L) meets with Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi (Photo: VNA)
