Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has asked the National Assemblies of Vietnam and Laos as well as their committees to enhance cooperation, especially in sharing experience in making laws, supervising and making decisions on important issues.



Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Lao NA Chairwoman Pany Yathotou

During a reception for the Lao NA Chairwoman Pany Yathotou in Hanoi on July 8, the Party chief suggested the two legislative bodies direct ministries, sectors, localities and businesses of the two nations to implement Vietnam-Laos joint statements, agreements reached by leaders of the two Parties and States, and other cooperative programmes. 

While appreciating the cooperative ties between the two legislatures, he urged the two sides to work closely in organising activities celebrating the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2017, and educating people from all walks of life, especially youths, on the special solidarity and comprehensive between the two nations.

For her part, the Lao top legislator congratulated Vietnam on its recent achievements, believing that under the leadership of the Communist Party off Vietnam, Vietnamese people will continue gaining new and greater achievements during the country’s Doi moi (renewal) process. 

She briefed the guest on her country’s development and outcomes of the talks between the two legislatures, as well as their cooperation in recent time, affirming that the Lao NA will closely coordinate with its Vietnamese counterpart to effectively perform agreements reached between the two nations’ leaders.

The hosted and the guest expressed their joy at achievements made by the two Parties and States, and the flourishing development of the bilateral ties across fields, saying that those significantly contributed to national construction and defence of both sides. 

They affirmed their determination to maintain, nurture and promote the bilateral relations in the future. 

Later the same day, Pany Yathotou left Hanoi, wrapping her four-day visit to Vietnam to attend activities celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and 40 years of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Amity and Cooperation Treaty in the northern mountainous province of Son La.
During her stay, she had working session with officials of Son La, and met with Lao students studying in the locality.  

The Lao top legislator and her Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan co-chaired a workshop on the role of people’s councils in making decisions and supervising land issues on July 7. 

She also attended the opening ceremony of the second culture, sports and tourism festival of the Vietnam-Laos border areas, the inauguration ceremony of the Vietnam-Laos revolutionary historical relic site, and joined various other activities in Son La province. 

Previously in Hanoi, the Lao delegation led by Pany Yathotou paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh City at his mausoleum.

 

                                                               Source: VOV

Related Topics


Lac Son seminar marks President Ho Chi Minh’s 134th birth anniversary

The Party Committee of Lac Son district on May 15 organised a seminar to celebrate the 134th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890-2024) and evaluate the results of the three-year implementation of the Politburo’s Conclusion No. 01-KL/TW, dated May 18, 2021, on continuing to implement Directive No. 05-CT/TW on promoting the learning and following of the late leader’s ideology, morality, and lifestyle.

Hoa Binh leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

A delegation of Hoa Binh leaders led by alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long offered incense to President Ho Chi Minh at the late leader’s statue at the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, on the occasion of his 134th birthday (May 19, 1890 - 2024).

Memories of Ho Chi Minh Trail still linger in dust

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Tai Ba, chairman of the Truong Son-Ho Chi Minh Trail traditional association in Hoa Binh province, and his comrades have recalled the days of building and protecting the arterial supply route for the southern battlefield as the Traditional Day of Truong Son Army Corps (May 19, 1959) is approaching.

Lac Thuy districts expands Uncle Ho’s example learning, following

After three years of implementing the Politburo’s Conclusion No. 01-KL/TW on continuing performing Directive 05-CT/TW on enhancing the learning and studying of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, moral example and lifestyle, Lac Thuy district of Hoa Binh province has discovered many effective models and practices, creating a spillover effect in the local community, helping to develop a clean and strong Party Organisation meeting the requirements in the new situation.

Hoa Binh hosts visiting Japanese Embassy delegation

The Hoa Binh Elderly Association and the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on May 7 held a working session with a visiting delegation from the Japanese Embassy and sponsors of a local project on reducing senior citizens’ income and health vulnerabilities in Vietnam (VIE071).

Dien Bien Phu memories never fade

Seventy years have passed, but the memories of the Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954 have never faded in the mind of veteran Ly Van Ngoan from Dong Tien hamlet, Phu Thanh commune, Lac Thuy district.