Vietnamese and Lao National Assembly delegates (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairman of theNational Assembly Phung Quoc Hien welcomed a delegation from the Lao NationalAssembly in Hanoi on August 1.
The visit lasting from July 27 to August 3 isexpected to strengthen the relations between the two parliaments as well asbetween the Vietnamese NA Committee for Finance and Budget and the Lao NACommittee for Planning, Finance and Auditing.
The official congratulated Laos on its achievementsover the past time and believed under the leadership of the Lao People’sRevolutionary Party, Lao people will gain more significant accomplishments inimplementing goals set out at the 10th Party Congress and the eighth five-yearsocio-economic development plan for 2016-2020.
He informed the Lao guests of Vietnam’sremarkable achievements in the recent past, including last year’s economicgrowth of 7.08 percent, the highest since 2008, and the expansion of 6.76percent of the GDP in the first six months of this year.
The Vietnamese National Assembly is preparingcontents for the eighth session, he said, adding that the legislature isfocusing on improving the legal system and enhancing the inspection of thelegal execution and decision-making of important issues.
Chairman of the Lao NA Committee forPlanning, Finance and Auditing Vilayvong Boutdakham, who led the Laodelegation, said the visit aims to specify cooperation agreements between thetwo parliaments.
He added that the Lao committee and theVietnam’s NA Committee for Finance and Budget shared experience in makingpolicies in budget collection and improving legal system in finance, tax, andinsurance.
He hoped the two sides will continue cooperatingeffectively to contribute to tightening the bilateral parliamentary ties.-VNA
Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Pany Yathotou, who is on a visit to Vietnam, visited Vietnam’s leading real estate and retail conglomerate Vingroup on March 6.
The Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) and the Lao Journalists Association (LJA) co-organised an international workshop in the central province of Nghe An from July 25-28.
Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong on July 29 affirmed that Vietnam will do its best to foster the special solidarity with Laos, an invaluable asset shared by the two nations.
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.
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Vietnamese and Lao National Assembly delegates (Photo: VNA) 
