National Assembly Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien (R) welcomes President of Laos’s State Audit Organisation Viengthong Siphandone (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Vice Chairman Phung QuocHien hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 19 for President of Laos’ StateAudit Organisation Viengthong Siphandone.
Hien said he is pleased to see the development of special relationshipand comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
He hailed cooperation outcomes between the two State audit agencies overthe past years, saying these have significantly contributed to the growth ofVietnam-Laos ties.
He also congratulated Laos State Audit Organisation for taking the roleof ASEAN Supreme Audit Institutions (ASEANSAI) Chair in the 2017-2019 tenure.
He proposed that the two State audit agencies to foster cooperation inorganising the ASEANSAI Congress in Laos in November and the 14th AsianOrganisation of Supreme Audit Institution (ASOSAI) Congress in Vietnam inSeptember 2018.
For her part, Viengthong Siphandone said that she hopes Vietnam’s StateAudit will continue supporting Laos in fostering coordination of audit agenciesof ASEAN countries as well as within Asian region.
She highlighted that Vietnam’s State Audit support to Laos over the pastyears has been effective, especially in personnel training.
She also expressed hope that the two sides will continue bolsteringtheir comprehensive cooperation, defining orientations for their future affiliationwith focus on expert exchange and personnel training.-VNA
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