Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with Chairman of Lao NA

ABO/NDO– Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Chairman of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on August 10.

The President congratulated Saysomphone on being elected as chairman of the Lao legislature and highly appreciated the results of the first session of the ninth NA of Laos, especially the adoption of the country’s key leadership positions and development policies for the 2021-2025 period.

At the meeting, Chairman Saysomphone warmly welcomed President Phuc on his official friendship visit to Laos, saying that the trip would contribute to further tightening the close relationship and special solidarity between the two countries. The Lao NA leader expressed joy about the great and comprehensive achievements that the Vietnamese people have obtained in socio-economic development in recent years.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) meets with Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on August 10. (Photo: VNA).

The two leaders were pleased to see that despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, cooperation between the two legislatures has still developed well with meetings and communications between senior leaders of the two agencies, the sharing of professional experience, coordination to monitor agreements, and mutual support at regional and international parliamentary forums.

The Vietnamese President voiced his support for the two countries’ legislative bodies to strengthen supervisory coordination to contribute to the effective implementation of high-level agreements reached by senior Vietnamese and Lao leaders, as well as enhancing experience sharing, especially in the building and perfecting of institutions and legal systems, and supreme supervision of activities of State agencies.

The two legislatures should continue to exchange experience, hold conferences and seminars in flexible forms, and closely coordinate and support each other at regional and international parliamentary forums such as the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) and ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), as well as collaborate harmoniously and effectively in international and regional issues for peace, stability, cooperation and development.

President Phuc took the occasion to convey Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue's invitation to the Lao NA Chairman to pay an official visit to Vietnam.

Meeting with Lao Vice Presidents Pany Yathotu and Bounthong Chithmany, President Phuc emphasised that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give the highest priority to consolidating and strengthening the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, describing it an invaluable asset and a vital factor for the revolutionary cause of the two nations.

The Vietnamese President suggested the two sides continue to coordinate and effectively implement the signed agreements, promote cooperation in all fields, and facilitate important cooperation projects such as Vung Ang port, Xieng Khouang and Houaphanh hospitals, and Nongkhang airport.

The two nations should support each other in pandemic prevention and control and socio-economic development, while promoting dissemination and education on the tradition of Vietnam-Laos special solidarity, especially for young generations, he said.

(Source: NDO)