NA Chairman Vương Đình Huệ is welcomed at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, Laos, on Sunday. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his entourage arrived at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane at noon on Sunday, beginning their official visit to Laos. The visit is being made at the invitation of President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane. Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyễn Bá Hùng and the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, and representatives of the Vietnamese community welcomed Huệ and the high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese legislature at the airport. Representatives from the Lao side at the welcome ceremony were Vice President of the Lao NA Sommad Pholsena, Chairman of the Lao NA’s Committee for Foreign Affairs Sanya Praseuth, and NA Deputy Secretary General Bounthan Bounvilay. This is the first official visit to Laos by a senior leader of Việt Nam in the Laos - Việt Nam Solidarity … [Read more...] about NA Chairman arrives for official visit to Laos
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NA Chairman leaves Hanoi for official visit to Laos
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese legislature left Hanoi on May 15 morning for a three-day official visit to Laos. The visit is being made at the invitation of President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane. This is the first official visit to Laos by a senior leader of Vietnam in the Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, and also the first by Hue as Chairman of the Vietnamese NA. Hue is also the first foreign parliamentary leader to visit Laos since the country’s 11th National Party Congress and the 9th-tenure NA’s first session. Hue is being accompanied by NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai; NA Secretary General and Head of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong; Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha; Chairman of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs Y Thanh Ha Nie K'dam; Chairman of the NA Economic … [Read more...] about NA Chairman leaves Hanoi for official visit to Laos
NA Chairman attends groundbreaking ceremony of Laos-Vietnam park
At the groundbreaking ceremony of the park (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane have attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Laos-Vietnam friendship park in Vientiane, as part of his official visit to the neighbouring country. The May 15 event took place on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962) and 45 years of the signing of the Laos - Vietnam Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977). The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Office of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee are the main investors of the project. The park is located at Dong Mak Khai which is planned to be turned into a large urban centre of Vientiane capital city. It is a symbol of the special solidarity and close-knit ties between Vietnamese and Lao Parties, States and peoples, said Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Ba … [Read more...] about NA Chairman attends groundbreaking ceremony of Laos-Vietnam park
NA Chairman attends groundbreaking ceremony of Laos-Việt Nam park
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Laos-Việt Nam friendship park in Vientiane on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn VIENTIANNE — National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane have attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Laos-Việt Nam friendship park in Vientiane, as part of his official visit to the neighbouring country. The May 15 event took place on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962) and 45 years of the signing of the Laos – Việt Nam Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977). The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Office of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee are the main investors of the project. The park is located at Dong Mak Khai which is planned to be turned into a large urban centre of Vientiane capital city. "It is a symbol of … [Read more...] about NA Chairman attends groundbreaking ceremony of Laos-Việt Nam park
NA Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The visit by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Laos from May 15-17 was a success, helping further foster the cooperative relations and mutual support between the two parliaments, and bolster the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, according to Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha. Speaking to Vietnam News Agency following the visit, Ha said that senior leader of Laos highly valued the first visit by Hue as the Vietnamese top legislator during the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, making him the first foreign parliament leader to visit Laos during the ninth tenure of the Lao NA. The Lao side congratulated Vietnam on its achievements in socio-economic development and … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official
Successful NA Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official
Chair of National Assembly Committee for External Relations Vũ Hải Hà. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — The visit by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ to Laos from May 15-17 was a success, helping further foster the cooperative relations and mutual support between the two parliaments, and bolster the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, according to Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Vũ Hải Hà. Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency following the visit, Hà said that senior leaders of Laos highly valued the first visit by Huệ as the Vietnamese top legislator during the two countries’ Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, making him the first foreign parliament leader to visit Laos during the ninth tenure of the Lao NA. The Lao side congratulated Việt Nam on its achievements in socio-economic development and pandemic control, and informed the Vietnamese leader on Laos’ socio-economic targets and … [Read more...] about Successful NA Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official
Lao media highlight Vietnamese NA Chairman’s visit
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) at the launching of construction for the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park in Vientiane (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Major newspapers of Laos such as Pasaxon, PathetLao Daily, Vientiane May and Vientiane Times have frontpaged news and photos on Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s activities during his Laos trip, as well as articles spotlighting the visit’s significance to the Vietnam-Laos ties . On May 13, PathetLao Daily and Pasaxon posted stories highlighting that the visit by the Vietnamese top legislator showed the special attention and political trust that the Party and State give to Laos, and the deepening Laos-Vietnam relations. The articles underlined that the visit not only aimed to affirm the constant foreign policies of both countries, and maintain and promote the great friendship and solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, but also reflected the efforts to … [Read more...] about Lao media highlight Vietnamese NA Chairman’s visit
NA Chairman arrives in Vientiane, beginning official visit to Laos
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrives in Vientiane, beginning his official visit to Laos. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his entourage arrived at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane at noon on May 15, beginning their official visit to Laos. The three-day visit is being made at the invitation of President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane . Hue is being accompanied by NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai; NA Secretary General and Head of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong; Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha; Chairman of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs Y Thanh Ha Nie K'dam; Chairman of the NA Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh; and Chairman of the NA Committee for Defence and Security Le Tan Toi, among others. Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung and the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, and representatives of the Vietnamese community welcomed Hue and the … [Read more...] about NA Chairman arrives in Vientiane, beginning official visit to Laos
NA Chairman pays courtesy visit to Lao Party leader
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith at their meeting in Vientiane on May 16 (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue paid a courtesy visit to General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on May 16 during this official visit to the country. The top legislator expressed his delight and honour to visit Laos for the first time as Chairman of the Vietnamese NA. He also expressed his pleasure at witnessing the great achievements gained by Lao people in recent years under the sound leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, particularly in maintaining political stability, ensuring national security and defence and economic growth amid the context of the complicated international situations and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Hue said he believed that Lao people will … [Read more...] about NA Chairman pays courtesy visit to Lao Party leader
Vietnam, Laos boost construction of road linking two capital cities
There should be special mechanisms for economic ties between the two countries. The governments of Vietnam and Laos are closely working on the construction of the Hanoi-Vientiane expressway project that will facilitate sea access to land-locked Laos. Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue speaks with Vietnamese businesses in Laos on May 15. Photos: Quochoi The information was released by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue of Vietnam’s National Assembly who is on his three-day visit to Lao starting on May 15. Hanoi-Vientiane expressway, which is being built with funding from Japan, will enable Laos to access the sea in Vung Ang Seaport, Vietnam’s central province of Ha Tinh. Launched in 2016, the 725-km project, with an estimated investment of US$4.5 billion, is expected to boost economic connectivity between the two countries and Thailand’s northeast. Hue said the two countries' economic ties need to be boosted to become commensurate to the strong … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos boost construction of road linking two capital cities