Young officers of the General Security Departments of Vietnam and Laos (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Youngofficers of the General Security Departments of Vietnam and Laos enjoyed culturaland sport activities in Vientiane, Laos, on September 25.
The activities are part of anexchange programme organised by the two countries’ Ministries of PublicSecurity to mark the 2017 Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year, the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties and 40 years since the signing of Vietnam-Laos Treatyof Amity and Cooperation.
The officers competed in badminton,football and petanque.
Other cultural and sport activitieswill take place in Laos’ Xieng Khouang and Houaphane provinces where Vietnameseand Lao soldiers fought together in the past.
Lieut. Gen. Vi Van Long, deputy head of the Vietnamese General SecurityDepartment, said young Vietnamese and Lao officers will also visit historicalsites in the two provinces.
Earlier the same day, Long met LaoDeputy Minister of Public Security Major General Somvang Thammasith, who saidthe exchange programme helps educate the officers about revolutionary traditionsand the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.
This is also an opportunity for thetwo departments to increase their mutual understanding, contributing tomaintaining political security and national construction and defence in eachnation, he said.
A Vietnam delegation attended a ceremony hosted by the Lao Women’s Union (LWU) in Vientiane on September 6 to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Laos (September 5).
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Women’s Union Nguyen Thi Thu Ha and her Lao counterpart Inlavan Keobounphan have discussed cooperative measures to prevent violence against women and children.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCM CYU) and the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union concluded their five-day friendship exchange in Vietnam’s central province of Nghe An on September 9.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stated that Party, State and Government leaders of Vietnam and Laos have always paid special attention to border and territory-related issues between the countries.
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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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.
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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.
Young officers of the General Security Departments of Vietnam and Laos (Source: VNA) 
