Ha Noi, Vientiane spur cooperation
VGP - The continued success of the Ha Noi - Vientiane cooperation is yet another vivid evidence to the enduring bonds of special friendship between Viet Nam and Laos, especially in local cooperation said Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung.
Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (L) shakes hands with Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, Vientiane, March 12, 2024
The Secretary made the point during a meeting with the Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, on March 12 during his working visit to the neighboring country.
"In the time ahead, Ha Noi will continue to closely coordinate with Vientiane to realize agreements between the high-level leaders of both Parties, states, and agreements between the two capitals," he said.
At the meeting, he reaffirmed that the continued strengthening and development of the Viet Nam-Laos relationship are among the strategic tasks critical to the security and development of both nations.
According to Dung, the Vietnamese Party, State, and people deeply appreciate the immense, precious, and effective support and assistance that the Lao Party, State, and people have provided to Viet Nam in the past in the struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in the current renovation, construction, and defense of the Fatherland.
In 2024 and in the years to come, both parties and countries need to continue to build on the achievements attained and uphold the spirit of independence, self-reliance, and self-sufficiency, with Viet Nam-Laos solidarity and cooperation being the foremost priority and a matter of existential significance, he noted.
He hoped both sides to continue to deepen political relations, serving as the core direction of the overall bilateral relationship, strengthening pillars of cooperation in defense, security, and foreign affairs, and promoting improved economic, cultural, educational, healthcare, scientific, and technological cooperation based on each country's potential. Additionally, Vietnam and Laos should expand cooperation between the localities of the two countries.
On the occasion, Dung briefed the Lao leader on the development of Ha Noi and the positive outcomes of the high-level delegation meeting between the two capitals held on the same day.
Sisoulith appreciated and acknowledged the significance of the delegation's visit and the positive outcomes of the meeting between the Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung and his Vientiane counterpart Anouphap Tounalom.
He also valued the fruitful cooperation between the two capitals, especially the very practical support from Ha Noi to Vientiane.
Sisoulith shared that he has deep memories of Ha Noi and always carries feelings in his heart for the sister capital of Viet Nam. He suggested that Ha Noi should continue to implement new, practical, and effective cooperation initiatives with Lao localities.
The Lao President hoped Ha Noi would actively share its experience in Party and political system building, and other areas with Lao localities.
He also expressed confidence that the two capitals will continue to make the Viet Nam-Laos friendship and cooperation more substantial and effective, contributing to nurturing the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos./.
