Hanoi and Vientiane share experience in popularisation work (Source:www.hanoimoi.com.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – Officials from Hanoiand Vientiane’s commissions for information and education shared experience ata workshop in Hanoi on September 19.
They discussed political thought education andprofessional experiences as well as the promotion of youth cooperation and therole of press agencies in communication activities.
Head of the Hanoi Party Committee’s Commissionfor Information and Education Nguyen Van Phong asked the two sides toincrease exchanges and raise public awareness of ties between Vietnam and Laos.
Head of the Vientiane Party Committee’sCommission for Propaganda and Training Khemphet Phengduongchan said Hanoi andVientiane share many similarities in development.
She noted that with a population of about800,000 people from 46 ethnic groups, Vientiane faces some difficulties in educatingpolitical thought, adding that the city has no experts in the field.
The Hanoi official underlined major challengesfor the capital city, including how to reinforce trust in the Party leadershipand prevent hostile forces from hindering development.
He said the most urgent task is reforming informationand education work while making effective use of social networks.
Earlier the same day, Vice Secretary of Hanoi’sParty Committee Dao Duc Toan hosted a reception for delegates from Vientiane’sParty Committee’s Commission for Propaganda and Training, during which hereiterated Hanoi’s support for stronger bilateral cooperation.-VNA
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