Vietnamese Ambassador congratulates Laos on traditional New Year festival
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung led a Vietnamese delegation to the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 4 to congratulate the country's on its traditional New Year festival Bunpimay.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung (L) presents flowers to Lao Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung led a Vietnamesedelegation to the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 4 tocongratulate the country's on its traditional New Year festival Bunpimay.
Hungexpressed his best wishes to the Lao Party, State and people on the occasion.He informed that Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Vo VanThuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue will send letters of congratulations and flowers to Lao Party andState leaders.
Stressingthat the Vietnamese Party, State and people are delighted at the recentpositive development in Laos after the COVID-19 pandemic was put under control, Hung highlightedthe role of Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone, and Lao Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith in the process.
♛ Heexpressed his belief that this year, the Lao Party, State and people willcontinue reaping new achievements, stabilising the socio-economic situation andbringing Laos back to the path of sustainable development in the near future.
At the reception (Photo: VNA)
Saleumxay,for his part, conveyed his profound thanks to Vietnamese Party and State leadersand people for treasuring and supporting the Lao counterparts in every aspect, especiallyat a time when Laos faced economic difficulties, which once again affirmed thespecial relationship between the two countries.
🉐 Hewished that the Vietnamese Ambassador and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy wouldfulfill their tasks assigned by the Party and State./.
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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.
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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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung (L) presents flowers to Lao Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith. (Photo: VNA) 
At the reception (Photo: VNA) 
