PM: Vietnam prioritises strengthening relations with Laos
The Party, Government and people of Vietnam always attach importance and give the highest priority to consolidating the special relationship with Laos, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) shakes hands with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – TheParty, Government and people of Vietnam always attach importance and give thehighest priority to consolidating the special relationship with Laos, said PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
PM Phuc made the statementduring a meeting with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith on the sidelinesof the eighth Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit(ACMECS 8) in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 15.
The two PMs expressed theirdelight at new development steps in the Vietnam-Laos traditional friendship,special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.
With the determination todeepen bilateral ties, the two leaders agreed to work together to acceleratethe full implementation of high-level agreements and the outcomes of the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-governmental Committee.
They held that drasticmeasures are needed to address obstacles, particularly in key projects in thefields of energy, mining, and transport connectivity.
PM Phuc believed that theLao Party, Government and people will successfully realise the goals set in theResolution of the 10th Party Congress of the Lao People’sRevolutionary Party and the eight five-year social-economic development planfor 2016 -2020.
The Vietnamese leaderthanked the governments of Laos and other ASEAN member nations for theircommitments to backing Vietnam’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the UNSecurity Council in the 2020-2021 term. He also thanked Laos for its support toVietnam’s initiatives at the UN Human Rights Council.
PM Phuc recommended the twocountries continue exchanging information and work closely together in theASEAN and at multilateral forums for peace, security and sustainabledevelopment in each country and in the region and the world as well.
PM Sisoulith said he willsoon meet and have direct discussions with Vietnamese businesses operating inLaos.
He pledged to direct Laoministries, sectors and localities to work with their Vietnamese partners to removedifficulties and hurdles in cooperation, particularly in major projects.
PM Phuc took the occasion tothank his counterpart for accepting the invitation to attend the World EconomicForum on ASEAN in Hanoi next September.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 15 afternoon for the 8th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit (ACMECS 8) and the 9th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam Summit (CLMV 9).
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-o-cha on the sidelines of the eighth Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit (ACMECS 8) in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 15.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) shakes hands with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) 
