Vietnamese PM holds working session with Lao counterpart
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on April 5 to review the implementation of the agreement between the two Politburos.
Vientiane (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhheld a working session with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone in Vientianeon April 5 to review the implementation of the agreement between the twoPolitburos.
PM Chinh congratulated Laos on successfullyhosting the fourth Mekong River Commission Summit, thereby improving its roleand position in the region.
🍷 He expressed his belief that under the sound leadership of the Lao People's RevolutionaryParty and the drastic directions of the Lao Government led by Siphandone, theLao people will overcome difficulties and accomplish the resolution adopted by the11th National Party Congress and the ninth five-year socio-economicdevelopment plan in order to build an independent, self-reliant, andincreasingly prosperous country that extensively and intensively integrates into the world.
Siphandone, for his part, thanked PM Chinhfor attending and contributing to the success of the MRC Summit. He conveyedthe regards of Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulithand other high-ranking leaders to their Vietnamese counterparts. The two PMs expressed their delight at thedevelopment of Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity andcomprehensive cooperation in various areas over the past years. Two-way tradesurpassed 1.7 billion USD last year, up over 24% annually, exceeding the settarget of 10-15%.
Both sides agreed to continue with effortsto carry out the Vietnam-Laos cooperation strategy agreement for the 2021-2030period, the Vietnam-Laos bilateral cooperation agreement for 2021-2023, otherhigh-level agreements and cooperation plans signed in various fields.
They will continue facilitating theexchange of delegations at all levels via channels to constantly reinforce theparticularly strong political relationship, coordinate to ensure security, socialsafety and order, enhance national defence-security cooperation, as well as thefight against transnational crimes, especially drug crime.
🅰 The two sides vowed to further elevateeconomic cooperation, offer mutual support to build independent andself-reliant economies with practical, intensive and effective international integration; strengthen economic connectivity; and improve the quality and effectivenessof aid projects.
They are determined to focus on removing obstacles andaccelerating key projects such as the Vung Ang 1, 2, 3 seaports, Nong Khangairport, and East-West road and rail transport connectivity projects.
🐎 Vietnam is ready to help Laos successfullyperform international tasks in the coming time, including the ASEAN/AIPA Chairmanshipin 2024./.
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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.
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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) 
