Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung visited the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 28 to extend greetings on the occasion of the 48th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975-2023).
Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung (R) visits the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 28 to extend congratulations on the occasion of the 48th National Day of Laos. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) - Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung visitedthe Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 28 to extend greetings on theoccasion of the 48th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975-2023).
Congratulating Laos on the great achievements that the Lao Party, Government,and people have achieved over the past 48 years, the diplomat told Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterSaleumsay Kommasit that Vietnam will help Laos fulfillits important responsibilities in ASEAN.
He expressed his joy that the special relationship betweenthe two countries has been increasingly strengthened over the recent times,especially in the fields of economics, investment, and trade, which haverecorded significant improvements compared to 2022 thanks to the joint effortsof the two sides.
High-ranking leaders of the two countries often affirm that in any difficultsituation, Vietnam and Laos will always stand side by side and continue tosupport each other so that the two countries can develop together and not lagbehind other countries, he said.
For his part, Kommasit agreed with the Vietnamese diplomat’s assessment of theresults achieved in the Laos - Vietnam cooperation in general and in economicand investment cooperation between the two countries in particular.
In 2023, the two countries have closely coordinated to resolve manydifficulties facing Vietnamese businesses in Laos, he said.
The Laoofficial took the occasion to thank the Party, State and people of Vietnam for supporting their Lao counterparts in all aspects, especially in the contextthat Laos is facing economic and financial difficulties and preparing toassume the 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship./.
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Vietnam will wholeheartedly support Laos in successfully fulfilling its international responsibilities, including its 2024 ASEAN chairmanship, said President Vo Van Thuong at his November 22 reception for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith, who is in Vietnam to co-chair the 10th Vietnam-Laos foreign ministerial-level consultation.
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Vietnam always treasures and gives the top priority to its special relationship with Laos, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told visiting Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Hanoi on November 22.
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The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung (R) visits the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 28 to extend congratulations on the occasion of the 48th National Day of Laos. (Photo: VNA) 
