Party General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong welcomes Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong held a reception inHanoi on February 7 for Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, who reiteratedLaos’ determination to work with Vietnam to develop socio-economic cooperationbetween the two countries on par with their sound political relations.
TheLao PM affirmed that the Lao Government will work closely with Vietnam indirecting ministries, sectors and localities to implement agreements reached bythe two countries’ senior Party and State leaders as well as those to be signedduring the 39th Meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committeethat he will co-chair in Hanoi.
Thongloun Sisoulithconveyed New Year wishes of Lao Party General Secretary and PresidentBounhang Volachith to the Vietnamese Party chief, while congratulating Vietnam onthe achievements it has gained so far.
Healso thanked Vietnam’s support for Laos over the past years.
Forhis part, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong lauded effective cooperationbetween the two Governments in the recent time.
Hesuggested that during the 39th Meeting of the Vietnam-LaosInter-Governmental Committee, the two sides will focus on seeking activecoordination measures to effectively realisethe Vietnam-Laos Joint Statements,bilateral agreements and cooperationprogrammes and plans.
Thetwo sides should review and complete collaboration policies and mechanisms,while rolling out concrete measures to ensure quality and progress ofVietnamese projects in Laos, and boost sustainable growth of economic ties, henoted.
TheParty chief also suggested that Vietnam and Laos strengthen connectivity ineconomy, transport infrastructure and energy as well as create positive andpractical changes in education and training cooperation quality.
Bothhost and guest expressed their delight at the developing special solidarity andcomprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, contributing to thenational construction and defence of each country.
Theyalso pledged to work together to maintain and promote the ties and educateyounger generations on these special relations.-VNA
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