President: Vietnam gives top priority to boosting ties with Laos
President Tran Dai Quang has told Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith that Vietnam always treasures and gives top priority to preserving and developing the Vietnam-Laos special solidarity.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) welcomes Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang has told Lao Prime MinisterThongloun Sisoulith that Vietnam always treasures and gives top priority topreserving and developing the Vietnam-Laos special solidarity.
At areception for the visiting Lao PM in Hanoi on October 3, President Quang alsoaffirmed that Vietnam whole-heartedly supports the cause of national reform,defence and construction of Laos.
He laudedthe Lao leader’s visit, which aims to further promote and deepen the Vietnam-Laosspecial solidarity, especially when the two countries are celebrating the 55thfounding anniversary of diplomatic ties and 40 years of the signing of theVietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
The Stateleader congratulated Laos on its important achievements in both interior andforeign affairs, expressing his belief that under the leadership of the LaoPeople’s Revolutionary Party and State, the Lao people will continue buildingLaos into a more prosperous nation.
PresidentQuang congratulated the Lao PM for being bestowed the Gold Star Order, thehighest decoration of the Vietnamese State.
He proposedthat leaders of both countries continue working closely in directing the organizationof effective and practical celebrations in 2017. He also took the occasion to inviteLao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith to visit Vietnamand attend a ceremony to conclude the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam FriendshipYear 2017.
PresidentQuang said that as the host of the APEC Year 2017, Vietnam invites Lao PartyGeneral Secretary and President Vorachith to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’Week in Da Nang in November as a leader of the guest economy along with leadersof Cambodia and Myanmar.
PMSisoulith said that Lao Party General Secretary and President Vorachith willvisit Vietnam in December to attend the ceremony concluding the Vietnam-Laos,Laos-Vietnam Friendship Year 2017 and participate in the APEC Economic Leaders’Week in November.
The Lao PMalso briefed the President on major activities that Laos have held this year tomark the special events of the two countries.
AlthoughLaos is not a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, thecountry will try its best to contribute to the success of the APEC Year 2017during its first participation as a guest economy, he said.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the Vietnamese Party, Government, and people cherish the relationship with Laos, considering it a valuable asset in the two countries’ revolutionary cause.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has suggested the law-making bodies of Vietnam and Laos study measures to deepen the two countries’ political ties and enhance the efficiency of cooperation across sectors.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the Governments of Vietnam and Laos to work out measures to increase two-way trade and boost connectivity in economy, transport infrastructure and energy.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) welcomes Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) 
