At the working session (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhheld a working session with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone in Vientianeon April 5 to review the implementation of the agreement between the twoPolitburos.
PM Chinh congratulated Laos on successfullyhosting the fourth Mekong River Commission Summit, thereby improving its roleand position in the region.
He expressed his belief that under the sound leadership of the Lao People's RevolutionaryParty and the drastic directions of the Lao Government led by Siphandone, theLao people will overcome difficulties and accomplish the resolution adopted by the11th National Party Congress and the ninth five-year socio-economicdevelopment plan in order to build an independent, self-reliant, andincreasingly prosperous country that extensively and intensively integrates into the world.
Siphandone, for his part, thanked PM Chinhfor attending and contributing to the success of the MRC Summit. He conveyedthe regards of Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulithand other high-ranking leaders to their Vietnamese counterparts.
The two PMs expressed their delight at thedevelopment of Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity andcomprehensive cooperation in various areas over the past years. Two-way tradesurpassed 1.7 billion USD last year, up over 24% annually, exceeding the settarget of 10-15%.
Both sides agreed to continue with effortsto carry out the Vietnam-Laos cooperation strategy agreement for the 2021-2030period, the Vietnam-Laos bilateral cooperation agreement for 2021-2023, otherhigh-level agreements and cooperation plans signed in various fields.
They will continue facilitating theexchange of delegations at all levels via channels to constantly reinforce theparticularly strong political relationship, coordinate to ensure security, socialsafety and order, enhance national defence-security cooperation, as well as thefight against transnational crimes, especially drug crime.
The two sides vowed to further elevateeconomic cooperation, offer mutual support to build independent andself-reliant economies with practical, intensive and effective international integration; strengthen economic connectivity; and improve the quality and effectivenessof aid projects.
They are determined to focus on removing obstacles andaccelerating key projects such as the Vung Ang 1, 2, 3 seaports, Nong Khangairport, and East-West road and rail transport connectivity projects.
Vietnam is ready to help Laos successfullyperform international tasks in the coming time, including the ASEAN/AIPA Chairmanshipin 2024./.
