Vietnam, Laos eye breakthrough measures to enhance cooperation's effectiveness
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh shared the view that both sides must foster closer coordination and come up with breakthrough measures to enhance their cooperation’s effectiveness while meeting in Hanoi on January 8.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) hosts visiting Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Hanoi on January 8. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Nguyen XuanPhuc and Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh shared the view that both sidesmust foster closer coordination and come up with breakthrough measures to enhancetheir cooperation’s effectiveness while meeting in Hanoi on January 8.
The Lao PM is on an official visit to Vietnam until January10 at the invitation of his counterpart PM Pham Minh Chinh.
Welcoming PM Phankham Viphavanh, President Phuc said heexpects the visit will provide a new impetus for the Vietnam-Laos specialrelations to expand further. He also expressed his delight at what Laos hasachieved in recent years.
Phankham Viphavanh also highly spoke of major achievements madeby Vietnamese people over the past years, saying under the leadership of theCommunist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the Vietnamese people will succeed inimplementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress andthe Socio-economic Development Strategy for the 2021 – 2030 period.
Both leaders said they are pleased to see the sustainablegrowth of the comprehensive partnership and great friendship between the twocountries, and highly valued each other’s support in fighting COVID-19.
Phuc suggested the two sides should continue promoting theirstrong political ties and unleashing their potential and advantages inimplementing specific cooperation plans, projects and works.
The two leaders agreed Vietnam and Laos must work togetherto solve problems and challenges their businesses are facing to boost investors’confidence; accelerate economic links between the two nations; and make themost of free trade agreements to which they are signatories.
They also wanted the two countries to expand connections inboth hard and soft infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, and digitaleconomy.
They highly valued coordination and support received fromeach other at multilateral forums, particularly within the framework of the UN,ASEAN and sub-regional cooperation. They agreed to together with other ASEANmember states to back Cambodia in its ASEAN Chairmanship for 2022 and maintain thebloc’s solidarity and centrality.
🦩 Phuc later took the occasion to ask his guest to convey his greetings to PartyGeneral Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and other leaders ofLaos./.
Politburo member and Prime Minister of Laos Phankham Viphavanh arrived in Hanoi on January 8 morning, begining his official visit to Vietnam from January 8-10 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh.
Visiting Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held talks with his host Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on January 8 after the former’s arrival to a red-carpet welcome ceremony earlier the same day.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh held a press conference and launched the Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year in Hanoi on January 8.
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue met with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on January 8.
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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.
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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.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) hosts visiting Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Hanoi on January 8. (Photo: VNA)
