The top legislator, also a Politburo member, described Bounnhang Vorachith’s visit as a vivid illustration for the great friendship, combat alliance and special solidarity between the two Parties, States, armies and peoples.

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan shakes hands with Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith.

She said the ceremony offers an opportunity for both sides to look back on the glorious tradition of the Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts in Laos, as well as show profound gratitude for those who sacrificed their youth for independence and freedom in each nation.

NA Chairwoman Ngan said they were principal contributors to the close ties between the two Parties, States and peoples.

She also took the occasion to inform the Lao leader of the Vietnamese National Assembly’s recent activities, and highlighted that both parliaments are working to accelerate cooperation contents reached during her visit to Laos in September.

Regarding the construction of the Lao National Assembly House, the Vietnamese side has pledged efforts to ensure the progress and quality of the work, she added.

Bounnhang Vorachith, for his part, expressed his delight at the impressive achievements by the Vietnamese Party, State and people in the past time, and stressed the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations which have stood the test of time.

He affirmed Laos will continue educating its younger generations about the Vietnam – Laos relations, and further efforts to nurture the ties.

PM chairs meeting reviewing projects with Laos, Cambodia

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a meeting in Hanoi on September 23 with ministries, agencies and corporations to review the implementation of the Vietnam – Laos, Vietnam – Cambodia high-level agreements.

Vietnamese community in Laos donate for flood victims

The Lao Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare held a ceremony in Vientiane on September 19 to receive donations from the Vietnamese community in Laos to support flood victims in the central and southern regions of Laos.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia seek to promote Development Triangle efficiency

Officials in charge of external affairs from parliaments of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia gathered in the northern province of Quang Ninh on August 17 during their seventh conference that focused on the role of parliament in realising agreements reached by the three countries in the Development Triangle.

Cross-border trade deal bolsters Vietnam-Laos economic links

Trade and investment links between Vietnam and Laos have been enhanced over the last three years thanks to the bilateral cross-border trade agreement, heard a meeting in the central province of Quang Tri on July 26.

Vietnam helps Laos build economics-finance academy

Construction of Vietnamese-funded Dongkhamxang Academy of Economics and Finance began its third phase in the Lao capital Vientiane on July 19. 

Source: VNA