Vietnam, Laos promote trade union cooperation

President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang and his Lao counterpart Aly Vong Nor Bun Tham chaired a meeting in Hanoi on July 18 to review the cooperation agreement between their agencies for the 2018-2023 period.
Vietnam, Laos promote trade union cooperation ảnh 1An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President of the Vietnam GeneralConfederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang and his Lao counterpart AlyVong Nor Bun Tham chaired a meeting in Hanoi on July 18 to review the cooperation agreement between their agencies for the 2018-2023 period.

Following the first deal signed in 2013 for the 2013-2018period, that for the new period was signed in 2018 with a number ofadjustments to suit the real conditions and demands of the trade unions of both countries.

Personnel training cooperation is one of the highlights ofthe agreement, along with coordination in protecting the rights and legitimate interests of workers in Vietnamese businesses in Laos as well as collaborationin international activities.

After four years of implementation, the Vietnam Trade UnionUniversity has received 71 trainees from Laos, including 42 trade unionofficials. This year, the university will train 10 Lao students at bachelor,post-graduate and doctorate levels.

At the same time, four training courses will be organisedfor 60 trade union officials of Laos, with two slated for this year.

Aly Vong Nor Bun Tham underlined the growing partnership andstrong mutual support between the VGCL and the Lao Federation of TradeUnions despite impacts from COVID-19.

She proposed that both sides organise high-level visits, along with more exchanges of delegations of experts and increasing sharing of experience.

She also suggested the two sides prepare for the signing of a new dealfor the 2023-2028 period.

Khang affirmed that the VGCLattaches great importance to the development of traditional friendship, specialsolidarity and comprehensive cooperation with the Lao Federation ofTrade Unions, considering it a priority in its external relations activities.

He suggested that both sides continue to fostercollaboration in personnel training, while encouraging trade unions at alllevels of both sides to promote their relations and coordination at regionaland international forums./.
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