Vietnamese, Lao NAs share experience in social affairs
Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man received Chairwoman of the Lao NA’s Committee for Cultural and Social Affairs Thoummaly Vongphachanh in Hanoi on October 13.
Officials of Vietnamese, Lao National Assemblies pose for a photo (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) TranThanh Man received Chairwoman of the Lao NA’s Committee for Cultural and SocialAffairs Thoummaly Vongphachanh in Hanoi on October 13.
Man affirmed that the Vietnamese legislaturealways gives the highest priority to consolidating and strengthening specialrelations and comprehensive cooperation with its Lao counterpart.
The regular organisation of visits, in-person seminars and meetingsbetween leaders of the two NAs and their committees have helped enhance bilateralcooperation and demonstrated their trust and attachment.
He proposed the two countries continue increasing the sharing of experience,and speeding up the implementation of Vietnam’s investment projects in Laos andvice versa.
The Lao guest told the host that her visit aimed to shareexperience with the Vietnamese NA’s Committee for Social Affairs in researchingand determining indicators when beginning to build laws and policies related to social affairs; supervising the promulgation of legal documents, and the building,management and use of the Social Insurance and Health Insurance Funds; anddiscuss methods and mechanisms for coordination with the two countries’ governments and relevant ministries and sectors.
The Vietnamese legislature’s achievements in legislativeaffairs, supervising and making decisions on the nation’s important issues are valuableexperience lessons for the Lao NA and Committee for Cultural and Social Affairs, she added./.
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A friendship golf tournament was held on October 8 in Vientiane, the capital of Laos to celebrate the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
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).
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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.
Officials of Vietnamese, Lao National Assemblies pose for a photo (Photo: VNA) 
