At the14th Vietnam - Laos Security Cooperation Conference in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Security forces of Vietnamand Laos sought ways to strengthen their cooperation at their annual conferenceheld in Vientiane on March 19.
The 14th Vietnam - Laos SecurityCooperation Conference was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Public SecuritySenior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang and his Lao counterpart KongthongPhongvichit.
Both officers highlighted the importance of theconference, which sets out cooperation orientations in the time ahead, thuscontributing to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensivecollaboration between Vietnam and Laos.
Quang expressed his hope that the two sides will maintaintheir effective and practical coordination, and stay resolved to prevent hostile andreactionary forces from taking advantage of one country against the other,sabotaging political stability, security and order in each nation, andundermining their relationship.
The two sidesreviewed the close, fruitful coordination between public security forces inborder localities in implementing the minutes of the previous conference,covering political, economic, cultural, and cyber security, among others.
They agreed to further materialise the existingcooperation mechanisms, especially those between specialised units and borderpublic security forces, with more attention to be paid to information sharing.
They will also work together to avert impact fromtraditional security threats on the development of each country and the comprehensivecooperation between the two countries and their ministries of public securityin particular.
The sides consented to continue their close coordinationand mutual support at international and regional forums, and to promote ASEAN cooperationin preventing and combating international terrorism.
The public security forces of the two countries willfirstly coordinate to ensure security for events and conferences within the2024 ASEAN Year when Laos holds the Chairmanship, along with major events inboth nations in the time to come.
The ministers then signed the minutes of the 14th Vietnam - Laos Security Cooperation Conference./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung hailed the General Association of Vietnamese People in the neighbouring country for its performance over the past time, while addressing a ceremony marking its 15th anniversary in Vientiane on March 14.
Politburo member, permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Truong Thi Mai hosted a reception for the new Ambassador of Laos to Vietnam, Khamphao Ernthavanh, in Hanoi on March 14.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security on March 18 handed over 50 vehicles to the Lao Ministry of Public Security to help it ensure safety for activities held during Laos's Chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year.
The authorities of the northern province of Nam Dinh on March 18 organised a ceremony to present Laos's friendship orders to local leaders of different periods and worked with a delegation from Laos’s Oudomxay province.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s working trip conveyed an important message that aligns with the event's theme -the spirit of entrepreneurship for a new era- aiming to maximise international resources in service of national development.
The attendance of the Vietnamese delegation headed by PM Pham Minh Chinh at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin carries importance significance, said a researcher on Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird, with her extensive experience and deep understanding of the region, would make significant contributions to advancing the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while receiving the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on June 26.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
The President also identified certain limitations in advisory work that require continued innovation and quality improvement to meet state leadership requirements.
The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.
The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.
An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City. He called for deeper, result-oriented cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic development — especially in sectors where Shanghai has strengths and Vietnam has demand, such as transport infrastructure, smart and green cities, and innovation.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the SSE and the Shanghai IFC to share their expertise with and provide technical support for relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies during the process of building Vietnam’s own international financial centre.
According to the resolution, Nguyen Thi Thanh, a member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the NA, was appointed Standing Vice President of the council and head of its personnel sub-committee.
PM Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his confidence that Asia has all the necessary foundations to continue rising, asserting its role as a pillar and driving force of the global economy.
In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."
At the14th Vietnam - Laos Security Cooperation Conference in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo: VNA) 
