National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith on September 26 as part of her official visit to the neighbouring country.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Party ♛General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith on September 26 as part of her official visit to the neighbouღring country.
The top legislator noted with joy the fruitful development of traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Vietnam always gives the top priority to consolidating and enhancing the relationship, she affirmed, adding that the two countries are joining hands in organising activities marking the 55th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties and 40 years of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in 2017.
Briefing her host on outcomes of her talks with Lao National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Pany Yathotou, the guest said the two sides reached consensus on action plans and cooperation orientations between the two NAs in the time ahead.
Accordingly, they will increase the exchange of information and experience in legislative activities as well as the supervision and decision making on the country’s important issues, she said, calling for the Lao leader’s further support for the bilateral legislative ties.
For his part, Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Volachith appreciated Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan’s selection of Laos for her first overseas trip after taking office.
He said the visit has contributed to deepening the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
The same day, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan laid a wreath at the monument dedicated to unknown martyrs in Vientiane.-VNA
Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will make official visits to Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar from September 26-29, according to the NA’s Committee for External Relations.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan left Hanoi on September 26 morning for a two-day official visit to Laos at the invitation of her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has arrived in the Lao capital Vientiane, beginning an official visit to Laos from September 26-27 at the invitation of her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou.
A photo exhibition featuring the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos during the 1961-1975 period, a symbol of Vietnam-Laos special solidarity, was opened in Vientiane, Laos on September 26.
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.
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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.
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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.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith (Source: VNA)
