Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh (R) and Lao Minister of Justice Phayvy Siboualypha (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of the Lao Ministry of Justice led byMinister Phayvy Siboualypha is making a working visit to Vietnam from August21-26.
The Lao delegation had working sessions with Politburo member, Secretary of theParty Central Committee (PCC) and head of the PCC Commission for Internal AffairsPhan Dinh Trac; and ChiefJustice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh on August 23.
During the sessions, the Vietnamese officials highlighted thedevelopment of the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensivecooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
head of the PCC Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac (R) receives Lao Minister of Justice Phayvy Siboualypha (Photo: VNA)
Trac appreciated the effective collaboration between the two countries’ Ministriesof Justice in the recent past, particularly in human resource training, thesettlement of uncontrolled migration and unregistered marriages in borderareas, and legal assistance in civil affairs.
He suggested the two ministries pay more attention to trainingtheir staff members in international law in the context of the two countries’extensive international integration, and continue to exchange experience andsupport each other at multilateral forums and international organisations.
Meanwhile, Chief Justice Binh underlined the need for closercooperation between courts of the two countries at a time when cross-bordercrime, trade fraud involving foreign elements and international marriages areon the rise.
The cooperation can be in various fields, he said, suggestingexchanging experience in trials and court management, training for judges andofficials of Lao courts, and the rotational organisation of the court conference of Lao, Vietnamese, Cambodian border provinces every two years, withLaos being the host this year.
The Lao Minister shared the view that the cooperation betweenthe two Ministries of Justice has increasingly grown effective, especially inlaw building, noting that Vietnamese legal experts have been assisting Laos inbuilding laws and legal documents.
He also stressed that ODA capital provided by the Vietnamese Government hashelped Laos in human resources training./.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception for Secretary General of the National Assembly of Laos Pingkham Lasasimma in the central province of Quang Binh on August 19.
Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long held talks with his Lao counterpart Phayvy Siboualypha in Hanoi on August 22, during which they agreed to raise the efficiency of cooperation between the two ministries and diversify cooperation formats.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed his support for cooperation between Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Justice, saying Vietnam stands ready to further assist the neighbouring country in legal and judicial matters.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh (R) and Lao Minister of Justice Phayvy Siboualypha (Photo: VNA) 
head of the PCC Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac (R) receives Lao Minister of Justice Phayvy Siboualypha (Photo: VNA) 
