PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Laos for government committee meeting
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Wattay int'l airport in Vientiane, Laos on the morning of February 4 for the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-government Committee to which he is the co-chair.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Wattay international airport in Laos’s capital city of Vientiane (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Wattay internationalairport in Laos’s capital city of Vientiane on the morning of February 4 forthe 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-government Committee towhich he is the co-chair.
On February 4, PM Phuc is scheduled to join with PM Thongloun Sisoulith in aninaugural and hand-over ceremony held for the scientific and technologicalhuman resources training centre and another ceremony to inaugurate theheadquarters of the Star-Telecom Group.
PM Phuc will visitthe Embassy of Vietnam in Laos and attend the Lunar New Year (Tet) programmewith the embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community inLaos.
PMs Phuc andSisoulith will co-chair the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-LaosInter-governmental Committee on February 5, during which the two sides willreview the cooperation between the two countries in 2017 and seek new,breakthrough solutions to improving the cooperation in 2018.
Vietnam and Laos set up diplomatic ties on September 5, 1962 and signed aTreaty of Friendship and Cooperation on July 18, 1977, which are consideredimportant milestones in bilateral relations.
The two countriesorganised hundreds of activities during the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity andFriendship Year 2017, attracting the participation of all-level authorities,sectors and a large number of people. Notably, they exchanged nearly 300delegations at all levels.
Vietnam and Laos have enjoyed close-knit traditional friendship, specialsolidarity and comprehensive cooperation.
Trade between Laosand Vietnam topped 900 million USD in 2017, a year-on-year increase of over 10percent. The two countries have set a target of 4 billion USD by 2020.
Vietnam and Laoshave coordinated closely and supported each other at regional and internationalforums and increased cooperation with other ASEAN member countries in buildingthe ASEAN Community and maintaining the bloc’s solidarity and consensus in strategicregional issues.-VNA
The Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) and the National University of Laos signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Vientiane on January 26.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend and co-chair the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee in Laos on February 4-5, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee, scheduled to take place in Laos on February 4 and 5, will review the implementation of the two counties’ cooperation plan in 2017 and set tasks for this year.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Wattay international airport in Laos’s capital city of Vientiane (Source: VNA) 
