At the talks (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Hanoi prioritizes developing friendship and cooperation with Lao localities, said Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha.
While paying courtesy calls to Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Vientiane Anouphap Tounalom and member of the LPRP Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Khambay Damlath on April 21, Ha said the capital city of Hanoi is at the forefront of Vietnam's global integration with extensive cooperation with many capitals and cities worldwide.
Hanoi always wishes to work closely with the Lao Party, State, localities and partners to share information and experience and offer mutual support in national construction and development, thereby not only bringing practical benefits to both sides but also contributing to developing the two countries' special friendship, she said.
Speaking highly of the visit with practical and effective activities, the Lao officials wished that the two capitals would continue strengthening their friendship for mutual development.
The same day, the Hanoi delegation attended a conference on developing raw material areas and connecting consumption between Hanoi and Vientiane, attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Hanoi municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Vientiane municipal Department of Labour and Social Welfare./.
