Vietnam ready to assist Laos in fight against COVID-19: PM
Vietnam always stands side by side and stays ready to help Laos, within its ability, to push back the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told President of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane during their meeting in Hanoi on December 6
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam always standsside by side and stays ready to help Laos, wi🍸thin its ability, to push back theCOVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Pham Minhౠ Chinh told President of theLao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane during their meeting in Hanoi onDecember 6.
Both leaders said they were delighted to see that the great friendship, special solidarityand comprehensive cooperation between the two countries have been increasingly strengthened in all areas, from politics,diplomacy, national defence-security, to economy, trade, investment, socio-culture,and education-training. Amid theCOVID-19 pandemic, two-way trade still surpassed 1 billion USD in the first ten months of 2021, up over 30.1 percent from the same period last year. Vietnam was the third biggest foreign investor inLaos, with 209 projects worth 5.18 billion USD. Saysomphoneexpressed his profound thanks to the Vietnamese Party, State and people forproviding timely and invaluable support to Laos in the fight against thepandemic. Both leaders agreed to effectively carry out high-level agreements and prepare for theupcoming 44th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Inter-GovernmentalCommittee, continue working closely together to fight COVID-19, strengthennational defence-security collaboration, step up economic, trade and investmentties as well as accelerating infrastructure projectssuch as Hanoi – Vientiane expressway and Vung Ang 1, 2, 3 seaports. Theypledged to continue effectively implementing signed education projects; jointlyhold activities to celebrate the 60th founding anniversary of diplomaticties and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam – Laos Treatyof Amity and Cooperation in 2022; support each other at multilateral forums,especially in issues regarding each country’s security and development, as well aspeace, stability and cooperation in the region, including the sustainable useand management of water sources in Mekong River, and the East Sea issue./.
Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane started a three-day official visit to Vietnam on December 6 at the invitation of Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Collaboration opportunities between Vietnam and Laos remain huge for bringing mutual benefits to their farmers, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan at his talks with Lao Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Phet Phomphiphak on December 6 regarding bilateral engagements in agro-forestry and rural development.
Chairwoman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Bui Thi Minh Hoai held online talks with President of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee Sinlavong Khutphaythoun to discuss bilateral ties and future orientations.
Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane and a high ranking delegation of the Lao legislature arrived in Hanoi on December 6, starting a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
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The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
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The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane. (Photo: VNA) 
