Ha Noi stands by Vientiane on road toward prosperity: Mayor
VGP - Ha Noi always wants to realize cooperation agreements with Vientiane and would accompany the latter on the road toward prosperity, said Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh.
Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh (R) and Secretary of Vientiane Party Committee Anouphap Tounalom, Ha Noi, August 10, 2022 - Photo: VGP
The Chairman made the point during a reception for Secretary of Vientiane Party Committee Anouphap Tounalom on August 10 in Ha Noi.
Mr. Tounalom is leading a Vientiane’s high-ranking delegation to Ha Noi from August 9-14 to strengthen cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos in general, and Ha Noi and Vientiane in particular, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 – September 5, 2022), and the 45th anniversary of the signing of Friendship and Cooperation Treaty between Viet Nam and Laos (July 18, 1977 – July 18, 2022).
The Ha Noi mayor highly spoke of the significance of the visit of Vientiane’s delegation, saying this is the first high-ranking delegation from a foreign city to Ha Noi after the Covid-19 pandemic, and it also marks a new milestone in the relations between the two capitals.
He hoped that the activities to celebrate the bilateral relations will be aimed at raising public awareness (especially the young generation) of the special Viet Nam-Laos and Ha Hoi-Vientiane relations, seen as an invaluable asset for both countries.
According to Thanh, Ha Noi is aware of the significance of Viet Nam-Laos relations, and therefore, is committed to pushing for comprehensive cooperation with Vientiane.
Ha Noi will realize agreements reached between the two sides for the 2022-2025 period.
Among the key priorities, Ha Noi would send a delegation on trade promotion to Vientiane and support the city in building the office buildings of the Justice Department and Vientiane’s Procuracy.
In reply, Secretary of Vientiane’s Party Committee Anouphap Tounalom said the comprehensive cooperation between the two sides remains a core pillar in the relations of both Parties, States, and capitals.
In this regard, Tounalom said Laos would strengthen cooperation with Viet Nam from the grassroots- to the provincial level.
He noted many Lao companies have joined his entourage this time to seek business opportunities in Ha Noi.
Tounalom highlighted the support of Ha Noi to development projects in Laos in general, and Vientiane in particular, expecting the 2022 Vietnam-Laos Solidarity Year would open up a new chapter in bilateral relations./.
