NA backs cooperation between Vietnamese, Lao fronts
The National Assembly (NA) supports cooperation between the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC), said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (left)and Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) supports cooperation between the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC), sa﷽id NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
At a meeting with LFNC Central Committee Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on September 27, the top legislator appreciated the two fronts’ collaboration over the recent past, highlighting that their cooperation agreement for 2016-2020 will contribute to consolidating and developing the traditional solidarity, friendship and special cooperation between the two countries.
Briefing her host on outcomes of the talks with her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou, Chairwoman Ngan said the two sides agreed upon action plans and cooperation orientations between the two countries as well as their legislative bodies in the time ahead.
The two leaders also co-chaired a workshop where Vietnamese and Lao law-makers exchanged experience in public debt management, she said.
For his part, Saysomphone Phomvihane stressed the need for Vietnam and Lao to continue preserving and promoting their fruitful long-standing friendship, fostered day by day by generations of both countries’ leaders.
He acknowledged great contributions of Vietnam, especially its legislature, to Laos’ successful organisation of the 49 th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, the ASEAN Summit and related meetings.
The two fronts were unanimous on activities popularising the Vietnam-Laos solidarity and friendship among the two countries’ youths in order to mark the 55 th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties and 40 years since the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 2017, he noted.
The LFNC will invite VFF leaders to visit Laos in late October to discuss the establishment of five advisory boards of the Lao front, he said.
Coordination mechanisms between the Vietnamese and Lao NAs, Governments and fronts will be established to help them perform their supervision and social criticism tasks, he added.
The same day, the Vietnamese leader visited Sisavath Keobounphanh, former LFNC Central Committee Chairman.-VNA
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (left)and Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane (Source: VNA)
