A high-level discussion took place in Quang Tri on July 24 to review the implementation of a cooperation agreement signed between the hosting central province and the Lao border province of Salavan.
Participants at the Quang Tri - Salavan high-level discussion pose for a group photo (Source: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – A high-level discussion tookplace in Quang Tri on July 24 to review the implementation of a cooperationagreement signed between the hosting central province and the Lao border provinceof Salavan.
As heard at the function, following the pact inked on July4, 2016, the two localities have carried out communication campaigns to raisepublic awareness on border regulations and the territorial jurisdictions of bothLaos and Vietnam.
They have joined hands to tackle undocumented migration andmarriage, and implemented a twin-village model, encouraging residents from bothsides of the Vietnam-Laos border to support each other in socio-economicdevelopment and bilateral trade.
Quang Tri has offered politics and administration trainingfor 25 Salavan public personnel on an annual basis. The Quang Tri College of Educationhas trained five students from the Lao province on Vietnamese language. It is nowalso training another five on information and technology.
At the discussion, Chairman of the Quang Tri People’sCommittee Nguyen Duc Chinh urged the two sides to boost cooperation in allfields.
He said Quang Tri will speed up the building ofinfrastructure at the local La Lay international border gate and a transportsystem connecting the province with the Ho Chi Minh Road to facilitate traveland goods flow.
Quang Tri will continue assisting Salavan in training itspupils, students, and personnel, as well as creating the best conditionspossible for local enterprises to invest in the Lao locality.
Governor of Salavan Sisouvan Vongchomsy praised Quang Tri’seducational system, saying many of the Lao students and personnel trained thereare now holding high positions in Salavan.
The Lao official also noted that Quang Tri’s commune-levelhealth facilities along the border have supported Salavan in taking care of itsresidents’ well-being.-VNA
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A delegation from the National Assembly (NA) Committee for External Affairs met authorities in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on April 3 to examine the local implementation of the Vietnam – Laos agreement on tackling free migration and undocumented marriage in their shared border areas.
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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).
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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.
Participants at the Quang Tri - Salavan high-level discussion pose for a group photo (Source: VNA) 
