Top Vietnamese legislator meets with Vice President of Lao NA
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue on May 17 had a meeting with Chairman of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group and Vice President of the Lao National Assembly Sounthone Sayachak.
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Chairman of the NationalAssembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue on May 17 had a meeting with Chairman of theLaos-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group and Vice President of the LaoNational Assembly Sounthone Sayachak.
The two leaders discussed a series of matters of commonconcern, including the law-making programmes for the upcoming sessions of thetwo NAs, and the construction of key national projects and road infrastructure.
The coordination between the NA and government in each country in the implementation of legislative tasksand socio-economic development was also tabled.
Hue expressed his delight to visit Laos on the occasion ofthe Vietnam-Laos Year of Solidarity and Friendship 2022, which marks the 60th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of thesigning of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
Sounthone, meanwhile, lauded the outcomes of the earlier talksbetween Hue and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihan on May 16 and of a workshop co-chaired bythe two top legislators on policies and mechanisms for post-pandemic recovery.
Chairman of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs Y Thanh Ha Nie K’dam (L) and Chairman of the Lao NA Committee for Ethnic Minorities Khamchanh So Ta Pa Seuth (Photo: VNA)
Earlier, as part of Hue’s visit, Chairman of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs Y Thanh Ha Nie K’damheld talks with Chairman of the Lao NA Committee for Ethnic Minorities Khamchanh So Ta Pa Seuth on May 16.
The two sides commended the recent signing of a cooperation agreementbetween the council and the committee and agreed to push for furthercomprehensive cooperation.
Based on the pact, they wanted to organise more conferences,seminars, surveys, and delegation exchanges to foster the Vietnam – Laos specialrelations and comprehensive cooperation, thus helping to ensure politicalstability, security, defence, and socio-economic development./.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his host counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihan on May 16 held talks following an official welcome ceremony for the former. Hue is now in Laos on an official visit.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane have attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Laos-Vietnam friendship park in Vientiane, as part of his official visit to the neighbouring country.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane co-chaired a conference to share experience in designing mechanisms and policies supporting post-pandemic socio-economic recovery and development in Vientiane on May 16.
The Vietnamese National Assembly is willing to create conditions for its Finance-Budget Committee to share financial supervision experience with the Lao Ministry of Finance, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA) 
Chairman of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs Y Thanh Ha Nie K’dam (L) and Chairman of the Lao NA Committee for Ethnic Minorities Khamchanh So Ta Pa Seuth (Photo: VNA) 
