PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Party General Secretary, President of Laos
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a courtesy call on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on January 11.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith at their meeting in Vientiane on January 11. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh madea courtesy call on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party andPresident of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on January 11.
Welcoming the first official visit to Laos by Chinh as theGovernment leader of Vietnam, the host highly valued the two Governments’ effortsto continue developing bilateral cooperation in a substantive and effectivemanner.
He voiced his belief that important outcomes obtained duringthe trip will help both sides successfully carry out the Vietnam - Laos cooperationstrategy for 2021 - 2030, the agreement on bilateral cooperation for 2021 -2025, and agreements between the two Governments.
For his part, PM Chinh affirmed Vietnam always treasures andgives the top priority to the great friendship, special solidarity, andcomprehensive cooperation with Laos, and considers these as priceless assetsholding strategic importance to the countries’ revolutions.
He noted the two sides agreed to work together to effectivelyimplement high-level agreements; keep bringing into play the traditionalcooperation and mutual trust in terms of politics, defence, and security; and continuallyimprove the quality and effectiveness of cooperation between Party commissions,ministries, sectors, agencies, and organisations of Vietnam and Laos.
They will also push ahead with economic, trade, andinvestment ties; assist each other to build independent and self-relianteconomies that extensively and effectively integrate into the world; and staysteadfast in the path to socialism, according to the Vietnamese leader.
At the meeting, General Secretary and President ThonglounSisoulith also shared the view that the two sides should actively make use ofthe results of the Vietnam - Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022 so as toboost communications about the special relations, especially among youngpeople./.
The upcoming official visit to Laos by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will create momentum for Vietnam and its neighbour to strengthen their relations, a diplomat has said.
Pasaxon (The People), the official newspaper of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, on January 10 front-paged an article spotlighting the good relationship between Laos and Vietnam, affirming that it has been increasingly consolidated and cultivated.
The upcoming Lao visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is of special significance to the Laos-Vietnam partnership, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith told Vietnam News Agency.
Despite impacts caused by COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters in two years, two-way trade between Vietnam and Laos has regained its growth momentum, with the visit of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the 45th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee expected to help promote sustainable development of bilateral ties.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith at their meeting in Vientiane on January 11. (Photo: VNA) 
