PM receives Lao Minister of Science and Technology
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed the current Vietnam visit by Lao Minister of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Lao National Scientific Institute Boviengkham Vongdara for contributing to lifting ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Lao Minister of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Lao National Scientific Institute Boviengkham Vongdara on May 14 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc has hailed the current Vietnam visit by Lao Minister of Science andTechnology and Chairman of the Lao National Scientific Institute BoviengkhamVongdara for contributing to lifting ties between the two countries.
During a reception in Hanoi on May 14, PMPhuc said during the 40th meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee, bothsides agreed on the 2018 cooperation programme and directed ministries andlocalities to realise it to achieve goals set by the two governments.
He said Vietnam is paying attention to improvingthe capacity of science-technology staff and infrastructure for scientificstudies, including basic and applied sciences in service of socio-economicdevelopment.
The PM spoke highly of cooperation betweenthe Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and the Lao Ministry of Scienceand Technology in general, and the Lao National Scientific Institute inparticular, especially the outcomes of the first stage of the officialdevelopment assistance-funded project “Strengthening scientific study capacityand technology for the Lao National Scientific Institute”.
The host asked both sides to continue studyingtechnologies used for Lao socio-economic development as well as implementing researchon the mitigation of impacts of natural disasters in the two countries.
PM Phuc said the Vietnamese government willsupport Laos in carrying out the second stage of the project, firstly improvingthe capacity of scientists, adding that Vietnam is ready to create favourableconditions for Laos to conduct scientific research in Vietnam and partner withVietnamese scientists and experts to contribute to Lao socio-economicdevelopment.
Boviengkham Vongdara, for his part, expressedwish to continue receiving support of the Vietnamese PM and agencies concernedin the implementation of the project, thus making important contributions toimproving research capacity of the Lao National Scientific Institute.-VNA
Vietnam persistently treasures and gives the top priority to consolidating and enhancing the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, said Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tong Thi Phong.
Vietnam shared experiences with Laos in casting votes of confidence on persons holding positions elected or ratified by the National Assembly or the provincial People’s Councils at a seminar in Vientiane on April 24.
A project on training cooperation between Vietnam’s FPT University and Sengsavath College of Laos was launched in Vientiane on May 8, marking the first education cooperation scheme in the private sector between the two countries.
Deputy Minister of National Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Laos People’s Army Sen. Lieut. Gen. Suvon Luongbunmi is paying an official visit to Vietnam from May 13-17 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 14 for Sen. Lt. Gen. Suvon Luongbunmi, Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Lao Minister of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Lao National Scientific Institute Boviengkham Vongdara on May 14 (Photo: VNA) 
