PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with former Party General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone on January 11. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visitedformer senior leaders of Laos on January 11 as part of his official trip to thecountry.
He visited former General Secretary of the Lao People’s RevolutionaryParty and President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone, former Party General Secretaryand State President Bounnhang Vorachith, and former PM Thongsing Thammavong.
PM Chinh thanked the former Lao leaders for their enormouscontributions to the two countries’ faithful relations and special solidarity,as well as their support for the comprehensive development of bilateralfriendship and cooperation.
He informed his hosts about the outcomes of his talks andmeetings with leaders of the Lao Party, State, Government, and NationalAssembly, expressing his delight at the brilliant success of the Solidarity andFriendship Year 2022.
PM Pham Minh Chinh and former Lao PM Thongsing Thammavong at their meeting on January 11. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam always gives the top priority to the special solidaritywith Laos and considers this as a priceless asset of their revolutions, henoted, pledging utmost efforts to unceasingly nurture the countries’ greatfriendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
For their part, the former leaders of Laos stressed theclose-knit ties with Vietnam and that they are delighted at the flourishingcooperation in all spheres.
They appreciated Vietnam’s assistance for Laos and called forincreased cooperation and sharing of experience in socio-economic stabilisationand development.
They also emphasised the need to continue educating the twopeoples, especially among younger generations, on the special relations betweenthe two countries./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired a press conference on outcomes of their talks, and a ceremony concluding the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year, in Vientiane on January 11.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a courtesy call on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on January 11.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on January 11, during which the two leaders discussed measures to further promote ties between the two countries in all fields.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chairman of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Saysomphone Phomvihane affirmed that they always treasure and give the highest priority to consolidating and strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two 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).
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.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with former Party General Secretary and President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone on January 11. (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh and former Lao PM Thongsing Thammavong at their meeting on January 11. (Photo: VNA) 
