New President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith delivers his inauguration speech in front of the National Assembly on March 22 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) 🌠– Top Vietnamese leaders on March 22 offeredcongratulations to newly elected leaders of the State, Government, andNational Assembly of Laos.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen PhuTrong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen ThiKim Ngan, and State Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh sent congratulatorymessages to State President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, National Assembly Chairman SaysomphonePhomvihane, and Vice State Presidents Bounthong Chitmani and Pany Yathotou, whowere elected at the first session of the 9th-tenure NationalAssembly of Laos.
In their messages, theVietnamese leaders said the elections demonstrated the Lao parliament andpeople’s trust in and high evaluation of the new leaders’ capacity, prestige,and important contributions to the revolutionary cause and the national construction, defence and development of Laos.
They expressed their beliefs that the new leadership will effectively direct the implementation of theresolution issued at the 11th National Congress of the Lao People’sRevolutionary Party as well as the socio-economic development plan for 2021 –2025, thereby successfully building Laos into a country of peace, independence,democracy, unity, and prosperity with an increasingly important role in theregion and the world.
The leaders of Vietnam also affirmed the continuation ofclose cooperation with their Lao counterparts to unceasingly consolidate anddevelop the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperationbetween Vietnam and Laos, for the prosperity and happiness of the two countries' people.
The same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of ForeignAffairs Pham Binh Minh sent congratulations to Saleumxay Kommasith on thelatter’s re-election as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos.
Minh expressed his belief that Saleumxay Kommasith willcontinue leading the Lao Foreign Ministry to effectively carry out thecountry’s foreign policy of peace, independence, friendship, and cooperationfor development, in which the special Laos – Vietnam relations and the twoforeign ministries’ cooperation will be further promoted./.
The Military Command of the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh organised a ground-breaking ceremony on March 12 for a project to upgrade a revolutionary historical relic site associated with the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP).
The Ministries of Public Security of Vietnam and Laos have paid tribute to their fallen soldiers and officers at a former revolutionary base of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party’s in Viengxay district of Houaphanh province.
A scientific seminar was held in Dong Ha city in the central province of Quang Tri on March 19 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the victory of the Road 9 - Southern Laos campaign.
A ceremony was held in Vientiane on March 20 to hand over the new National Assembly Building to the Lao legislature, which is a gift from the Vietnamese Party, State and people.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee sent a letter of greetings to the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) on the occasion of the Lao Party’s 66th founding anniversary (March 22, 1955-2021).
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
New President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith delivers his inauguration speech in front of the National Assembly on March 22 (Photo: VNA)
