Vietnamese, Lao capital cities eye stronger friendship, cooperation
Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Council Phung Thi Hong Ha held talks with Vice Chairwoman of Laos's Vientiane capital People's Council Lamphoy Siakkhachanh in Hanoi on December 12.
Hanoi (VNA) - Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Council Phung Thi Hong Ha held talks withVice Chairwoman of Laos's Vientiane capital People's Council Lamphoy Siakkhachanh inHanoi on December 12.
Habriefed Lao guests on Hanoi’s socio-economic development, saying that based on thespecial friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties,States and peoples of Vietnam and Laos, Hanoi always gives priority todeveloping cooperative relations with Lao localities, especially Vientianecapital city.
She suggested the twosides consider cooperation directions in the time to come, focusing on increasing meetings and all-level delegation exchange, supporting each other in personneltraining and improving the quality of human resources, enhancing mechanisms forperiodically exchanging information and sharing experience in developing legaldocuments, and supervision work.
Siakkhachanhcongratulated Hanoi on its socio-economic development achievements in recenttimes, expressing her hope that the People’s Council of Hanoi will share itsexperience with Vientiane in appraising and supervising the implementation oflarge investment projects, and building legal documents.
After the talks, thetwo sides will continue to prioritise promoting the friendship and cooperation towardsfurther deepening the achieved cooperation results, and expanding new cooperation contentsand forms.
Ha hoped that the resultsreached during the talks will facilitate specific cooperation programmes andprojects between the two People’s Councils in the coming time.
On the occasion, thetwo sides signed a cooperation agreement for the 2023 – 2025 period./.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Lan Huong and Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC)’s chapter in Vientiane Thanome Thamthong shared experience in front affairs and signed a memorandum of understanding on bilateral cooperation in the 2023-2025 period during their talks in Hanoi on June 28.
The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade and the Vientiane Department of Industry and Trade of Laos held a conference in Hanoi on July 3 to share experience in State management in the field of industry and trade.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 4 affirmed that the outcomes of cooperation between Hanoi and Vientiane vividly demonstrated the traditional, special friendship between Vietnam and Laos.
Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung has urged the administration of Lao capital Vientiane to continue to realise cooperation agreements with Hanoi, stressing that Hanoi-Vientiane relations should be a model for other localities of both nations to follow.
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.
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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.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Participants at the talks (Photo: VNA) 
