An official of the Lao province of Oudomxay on May 21 expressed his wish to further exchanges and cooperation between the locality and Vietnam’s northern province of Ha Nam.
Hanoi (VNA) – An official of the Lao province of Oudomxay on May 21 expressedhis wish to further exchanges and cooperation between the locality and Vietnam’snorthern province of Ha Nam.
Duringhis working visit to the Vietnamese province, Governor Khamphan Phoinhavong, whois also Secretary of Oudomxay’s Party Committee, also called on Ha Nam tosupport Oudomxay in personnel training and encourage local investors to operatein the Lao province, especially in farming and tourism development.
Theofficial said his visit aims to enhance the traditional friendship betweenVietnam and Laos, and the two provinces in particular.
TruongMinh Hien, Vice Chairman of the Ha Nam People’s Committee, briefed KhamphanPhoinhavong and his entourage on Ha Nam’s socio-economic development.
Theprovince’s economy has grown by more than 10 percent annually over the pastdecade, with per capita income in 2018 exceeding 2,500 USD and state budgetcollection increasing by 23 percent.
HaNam is focusing on restructuring the economy and pushing ahead withagricultural industrialisation, high-tech agricultural development, and new-stylerural area building, he said.
Hienadded that the province has paid attention to the supporting, processing, andmanufacturing industries; high-tech development in tandem with environmentalprotection; trade; services; and high-quality medical services.
Secretaryof the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Dinh Khang highlighted the solidarityand friendship between Vietnam and Laos, adding that the Lao delegation’s visithas contributed to tightening and deepening relations between the two countriesand provinces.
HaNam and Oudomxay will tap into their potential and strengths to further theircooperation, while sharing experience in economic development, he said. –VNA
The comprehensive cooperation between the National Assemblies of Vietnam and Laos has developed fruitfully in the recent past, said Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese NA Tong Thi Phong.
The culture, sports, and tourism festival for ethnic minority communities in the Vietnam-Laos border area, central region, and Central Highlands regions will be held in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from May 17-19 under the theme “Solidarity, friendship, and development”.
Alternate member of the Party Central Committee and First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee Le Quoc Phong on May 15 held talks with alternate member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union (LPRYU ) Central Committee Alounxai Sounnalath in Hanoi.
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.
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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).
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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.
At the working session (Photo: VNA) 
