Vietnam Fatherland Front leader meets Chairman of Lao National Assembly
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien on December 7 met with Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien on December 7 met with Chairman of the Lao NA Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who is on an official visit to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President of theVietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien on December 7 metwith Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.
Xaysomphone Phomvihane said during his visit, madeat the invitation of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, the two sides reviewed thegreat friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the Vietnamese and Lao Parties, States and people, and agreed to further enhance the relationshipin the time ahead.
Speaking highly of cooperation between the Lao Frontfor National Construction (LFNC) and the VFF, the Lao leader expressed his hopethat the two sides will continue effectively implementing their reached cooperationagreements.
The two agencies should tighten coordination in thecoming year, and step up the education and communication work among youngpeople, thus contributing to promoting the great friendship, special solidarityand comprehensive cooperation.
For his part, Chien said the VFF at all levels willput forth a plan to expand exchanges between residents along the shared borderline.
Chien noted his belief that Xaysomphone Phomvihanewill continue giving good sentiments to front officials, helping the two sidesbetter materialise guidelines reached by high-ranking leaders of the two Parties and States./.
A delegation from the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association (VLFA) Central Committee led by its President Tran Van Tuy on December 7 paid a courtesy call to Lao National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from December 6-8.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong received Chairman of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on December 7.
The Party, Government, and people of Vietnam always attach importance to enhancing the friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh told Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Sommad Pholsena during their meeting in Hanoi on December 7.
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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.
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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.
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President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien on December 7 met with Chairman of the Lao NA Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who is on an official visit to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) 
