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Vietnamese, Lao NA vice chairmen hold talks

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh on January 4 held talks with his Lao counterpart Chaleun Yiapaoher in Hanoi.
Vietnamese, Lao NA vice chairmen hold talks ảnh 1National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh on January 4 holds talks with his Lao counterpart Chaleun Yiapaoher. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) –National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh on January 4 held talkswith his Lao counterpart Chaleun Yiapaoher in Hanoi.

Welcoming the Lao officialand a Lao delegation to Vietnam, Dinh stressed that the regular exchange ofdelegations to share experience and attend workshops from committees and agencies of the Vietnamese and Lao legislatures has helped deepen their cooperation and showed the trust and bond between thetwo NAs.

Emphasising that cooperation between the two NAs is consolidated and maintainedeffectively, Dinh said the two sides have been well implementing thecooperation agreement between the two NAs.

He shared the Vietnamese NA's preparations to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its first general election (Janaury 6) in 2026, including the compilation of a book on its history.

Dinh affirmed thatVietnam is ready to support Laos to successfully fulfil internationalresponsibilities in the coming time, contributing to enhancing the role andposition of Laos in the region and the world.

For his part, VicePresident of the Lao National Assembly Chaleun Yiapaoher said that his visit toVietnam aims to acquire experience in making laws, amending the Constitution and legal system, as well as compile a history book marking the 50-year journey of the theLao National Assembly's establishment and development.

The visit alsocontributes to strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, andcomprehensive cooperation between the Parties, States, and people of Vietnam andLaos, he said.

In 2024, the Lao legislaturewill assume the Presidency of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly(AIPA) and organise the 45th AIPA General Assembly, he said, adding that hehopes the Vietnamese NA will continue to help and share experience so that Laos can organise the event successfully./.

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