Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonesay Siphandone (R) receives Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Duy Thang (Source: VNA)Vientiane(VNA) – Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonesay Siphandone has spoken highly of cooperationbetween the Vietnamese and Lao ministries of home affairs as well as theVietnamese side’s effective support and assistance, especially in traininghuman resources.
At a reception for a visiting delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of HomeAffairs led by its Deputy Minister Nguyen Duy Thang in Vientiane on November 15,the Deputy PM underlined that the two ministries should enhance theircollaboration to better fulfill assigned tasks as they are important agenciesfor the operation of the State apparatus.
He hailed the visit by the Vietnamese delegation, saying that it took placeamid celebrations of the Viet Nam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year, the55th anniversary of the diplomatic ties and 40 years of the signing of theTreaty on Amity and Cooperation Agreement between the two nations.
The visit will contribute to fostering the traditional friendship between thetwo nations in general and the two ministries in particular, he affirmed.
Over the past years, thetwo ministries have cooperated in exchanging information and experience inissues related to state and local administration, administrative border, civilservants, emulation and reward, religion and archives, according to Thang.
The Vietnamese ministryhas held numerous workshops and experience exchanges while offering short-termtraining courses for Lao officials, he said.
In the future, the twosides will continue their cooperation in multiple fields, including theexchange of delegations, information and experience in related areas, he added.-VNA
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