Vietnam, Laos to further strengthen border management
Vietnamese and Lao border officials agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in border management during their 26th annual meeting in Vientiane on January 5.
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnameseand Lao border officials agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation inborder management during their 26th annual meeting in Vientiane on January5.
The Vietnamese delegation was led byDeputy Minister and head of the Foreign Ministry’s National Boundary Commissionwhile the Lao delegation was led by Foreign Minister Saleumsay Kommasith.
Both sides reviewed theimplementation of bilateral border agreements and the minute of the previousmeeting, saying border management and protection have been effective.
The fight against trans-border crimesinvolving national security, drug trafficking and religious practices has madepositive contributions to maintaining sovereignty, ensuring political security,social safety and order in border areas.
They evaluated remaining works of aproject on increasing and upgrading national border markers and underlinedprogresses in collaboration in the fields of economy, trade, culture,education, health care and tourism among border localities.
The two sides lauded initial outcomesof the government-level agreement on the settlement of free migration andunlicensed marriages in border areas, and the one-stop shop model which isbeing piloted in Lao Bao – Densavan border gates.
This year, Vietnam and Laos are dueto approve an agreement on Vietnam-Laos border and border gate management mechanismsand a protocol on Vietnam-Laos borderline and border markers, effectivelylaunch several border gate development agreements, upgrade transportinfrastructure and promote border trade.
They will sum up the one-stop shop model and continue carrying out thegovernment-level agreement on the settlement of free migration and unlicensedmarriages in border areas.
They pledged to raise publicawareness of legal regulations, especially among border cadres, village chiefsand prestigious persons in community, contributing to maintaining borderstability, order and development.
The 27th meeting of thiskind is scheduled to be held in Vietnam in December 2017.-VNA
A joint project on increasing and upgrading border markers along the Vietnam – Laos border was reviewed at a conference in Hanoi on May 19, aiming to better the management of the border in the future.
Vietnam and Laos reviewed the border and border gate management at the 25th meeting of their border delegations in the central city of Da Nang on June 20.
Vietnam and Laos have addressed all issues relating to their common border and reached consensus on border demarcation on documents and maps, and in the field.
The Special Vietnam-Cambodia Working Group will meet in early November to exactly locate four border markers in the field in Dak Lak-Mondulkiri and Tay Nay-Svay Rieng pair provinces.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
At the event (Source: VNA) 
