National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith (Source: VNA) At a meeting with the Lao Party and State leader in Hanoi on December 19th, Ngan said the two sides have successfully organized activities of the 2017 Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam friendship year. She noted that the diverse and practical activities have exerted widespread influence on people of the two countries, especially youths, helping them understand more about Vietnam-Laos special combat alliance and the whole-hearted mutual support of the two Parties, States and peoples during the past struggles for national liberation and reunification as well as the present cause of national construction, protection and development. Bounnhang Vorachith lauded the effective coordination between the Vietnamese and Lao legislative bodies over the past time, affirming their constructive and tangible contributions to the fruitful relationship between the two … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman lauds visit of Lao Party and State leader
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Vietnam contributes to Lao socio-economic development
A Laos-Vietnam joint venture bank (Photo: VNA) Thanks open policies and strong support from the two Parties and States over the last four decades, collaboration between the two nations’ enterprises has been fostered, contributing to further developing the sustainable Vietnam-Laos relations. Head of the External Affairs Commission of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Sounthone Sayachac, said Vietnam is one of the leading foreign investors in her country. According to data of the Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam’s investment to Laos has incessantly increased, becoming the third largest foreign investor in the country, with a total capital of USD3.7 billion. Vietnam’s projects in Laos are being smoothly operated, contributing USD240-260 million to Laos’s budget every year, and creating about 35,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment said Laos is Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to Lao socio-economic development
Government, NA leaders receive Party Chief, President of Laos
Pragmatic activities have exerted wide-ranging influence on people of the two countries, especially youths, helping them understand more about Vietnam-Laos special combat alliance and the wholehearted mutual support of the two Parties, States and peoples during the past struggles for national liberation and reunification as well as the present cause of national construction, protection and development, she told her guest.Bounnhang Vorachith applauded the effective coordination between the Vietnamese and Lao legislatures over recent times, affirming their great contributions to the fruitful relationship between the two countries. The two law-making bodies should strengthen the sharing of information and experience, and their cooperation in supervising the implementation of Vietnam-Laos Joint Statements, agreements reached by leaders and Governments of the two countries, and other cooperation programmes, the two leaders emphasized.They agreed that the two legislatures should make … [Read more...] about Government, NA leaders receive Party Chief, President of Laos
Photo exhibition on Vietnam – Laos relations in Vientiane
The event is being held by Vietnam News Agency and the Lao News Agency to mark the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year 2017. Addressing the opening ceremony, Director of Vietnam News Agency Nguyen Duc Loi said that the year 2017 is of significance to the bilateral relations, as numerous activities have been held to celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties (September 5th) and 40 years since the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. This is also a chance for the countries’ Party members and people to gain full and deep understanding of the importance of the relations. Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Savankhone Razmonty appreciated the event organization. He said that it reflects not only the traditional friendship and special solidarity between Laos and Vietnam, but also the long-lasting cooperation between the two news agencies.The exhibition will run at the Lao National Cultural Hall until December 9th.Following are … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition on Vietnam – Laos relations in Vientiane
Việt Nam, Laos seek to enhance border co-operation in 2018
HÀ NỘI — The 27th annual Việt Nam-Laos border meeting was held on Saturday in Hà Nội, aiming to seek orientations for border co-operation in 2018. The Vietnamese delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the National Border Committee Lê Hoài Trung, while the Lao side was led by Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Laos seek to enhance border co-operation in 2018