Vietnam ready to share experience in legislation with Laos
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam is willing to coordinate closely with the Laos’ NA to share information and experience in legislation as well as implementing the function of supervising and deciding important issues of each country.
National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (R) receives Lao National Assembly Vice Chairman Somphanh Phengkhammy (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam is willing to coordinate closely with theLaos’ NA to share information and experience in legislation as well as implementingthe function of supervising and deciding important issues of each country.
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong made the statement during her meeting with LaoNational Assembly Vice Chairman Somphanh Phengkhammy in Hanoi on May 17.
Phong said that the NAof Vietnam will continue working with the Lao side to supervise the implementationof cooperation programmes reached by senior leaders of both countries.
She also congratulatedLao people on the achievements that they have reached over the past years.
For his part, Somphanh Phengkhammy briefed his host on outcomes of his visit as well as his workingwith the deputy delegation and the People’s Council of the port city of HaiPhong, during which the two sides discussed measures to enhance the operationcapacity of the elective agencies in localities.
Showing his delight atthe development of the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation betweenLaos and Vietnam in all fields, Somphanh Phengkhammy expressed his wish tofurther foster the relations and friendship between the legislative bodies ofboth countries.
Later the same day,Somphanh Phengkhammy and the Lao delegation had a working session with the NACommittee for Deputy Affairs on the process on conducting of a confidence vote forpersonnel elected and approved by the NA and provincial People’s Council.-VNA
Vietnam persistently treasures and gives the top priority to consolidating and enhancing the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, said Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tong Thi Phong.
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National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (R) receives Lao National Assembly Vice Chairman Somphanh Phengkhammy (Photo: VNA) 
