At the meeting (Photo: VNA)During his talks with Vice President of the LaoNational Assembly and President of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship ParliamentariansGroup Sounthon Xayachak in Hanoi, Man congratulated the Lao Party, State andpeople on their great, comprehensive achievements.
Briefing the guest on Vietnam’s situation, heemphasised that Vietnam is always aware of Laos’s valuable contributions to andsupport in each of its achievements.
Reviewing the bilateral cooperation last year andthe first half of 2022, the legislator said the two sides have maintainedhigh-ranking delegation exchanges and meetings, as well as the implementationof high-level agreements and cooperation plans through all channels.
Man highlighted the official visit to Laos by NAChairman Vuong Dinh Hue last May, the agreement on the annual meeting betweenthe two Politburos and the 44th meeting of the Vietnam-LaosInter-governmental Committee last January which reaped significant outcomes.
He suggested the two NAs prioritise accelerating theimplementation of the agreement reached by the Politburos this year, andanother between the legislatures, covering the exchange of delegations and thesharing of experience in law and policy making.
The two legislative bodies should maintain their closecoordination and mutual support at multilateral forums, he added.
For her part, Sounthon congratulated theVietnamese Party, State and people on achievements they have recorded over thepast time, which, she said, have seen the significant contributions of the VietnameseNA.
The official expressed her impression on nationalconstruction and development in Vietnam, particularly the realisation of theresolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress, thefive-year socio-economic development plan and the “dual” goals of COVID-19containment and socio-economic development.
Congratulating Vietnam on the success of the third sessionof the 15th NA, Sounthon considered important decisions andpolicies adopted at the meeting valuable lessons for the Lao side.
The Lao legislator said she believed that the bilaterallegislative ties will grow further, both intensively and extensively, despite thecomplicated developments in the regional and international situation.
Sounthon pledged to work harder topreserve and promote the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensivecooperation between the two countries.
She used this occasion to thank the Vietnamese Party,State and people for their gift – the Lao NA building, which is a symbol of theVietnam-Laos great friendship and special solidarity.
The Vice President suggested the two sides exchangemore delegations this year and continue with cooperation activities, especiallythe organisation of workshops where they can share professional experience.
The two sides should also further their effective coordinationat regional and international parliamentary forums, she said.
The Vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian legislaturesagreed to elevate the meeting of their NA Committees for External Relations tothe NA Chairman level, she said, urging Vietnam to share its experience inorganising the event as Laos will play the host next year.
Both sides firmly believed that with joint efforts,the legislative ties will be deepened, helping to consolidate andenhance the Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensivecooperation.
After the talks, the Lao delegation had a workingsession with the NA Standing Committee’s Board for Deputy Affairs./.
VNA
