Vietnam and Laos share a border of more than 2,300 km which touches 10 provinces of Vietnam and 10 provinces of Laos. The two countries’ localities have signed several cooperative agreements and enhanced neighborliness and friendship. Practical results of friendship cooperation Vietnamese and Laos localities have boosted exchanges and comprehensive cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, culture, science, technology, education, health care, national defense, and security. Since Quang Tri province established friendship with Savanakhet and Salavan province in Laos, local people’s lives have improved. Nguyen Viet Sinh lives in Lao Bao town, Quang Tri province: “The bilateral friendship has boosted the economic growth of the localities. Political stability and national defense along the border have been maintained. Border provinces have supported each other and tightened friendship. As a result, border people have had more jobs and their lives have … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Lao localities enhance cooperation
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VN, Laos sign 12 cooperative deals
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu Viet Nam gives top priority to relations with Laos PM visits telecom joint venture in Laos VN-funded training center inaugurated in Laos PM arrives in Laos for 40th Gov’t committee meetingThe two Vietnamese and Lao PMs co-chaired the meeting on February 5 in Vientiane, Laos. This was the second time they jointly presided over the meeting, highlighting the determination of Vietnamese and Lao high-ranking leaders to effectively implementing cooperative deals in 2018. Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith warmly welcomed his Vietnamese counterpart and the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation; congratulated Viet Nam on its important socio-economic achievements in 2017. He also took the occasion to thank the Party, State, Government, and people of Viet Nam for their immense assistance for the revolutionary cause of Lao … [Read more...] about VN, Laos sign 12 cooperative deals
PM witnesses signing of 12 cooperation documents with Laos
NDO - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith co-chaired the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee and witnessed the signing of 12 cooperation documents between the two sides, on February 5.This is the second year that the two PMs have co-chaired the joint committee, demonstrating their determination to effectively implement their cooperation agreements in 2018.The Lao PM valued the significance of the Inter-Governmental Committee meeting while expressing his belief that the meeting would contribute to promoting the bilateral cooperation and lifting the relationship to a new level.Meanwhile, PM Phuc affirmed that Vietnam always attaches special importance to its cooperation with Laos and Vietnam will make every effort to consolidate the friendship and relationship with Laos.Both sides also expressed their delight at the comprehensive cooperation achievements in 2017, particularly the successful organisation of the … [Read more...] about PM witnesses signing of 12 cooperation documents with Laos
VN & Laos seek solutions to improve cooperation efficiency
* Strengthening cooperation between the Governmental officesWithin the visit framework, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Minister, Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung had a meeting with Lao Minister and Chairman of the Prime Minister's Office Phet Phomphiphack.At the meeting, the minister Mai Tien Dung pleasured at socio- economic development achievements of the neighboring country last year, active results under guidance of the Vietnamese and Laotian prime ministers, including contribution of the Governmental offices of each countries.The Vietnamese leader also suggested the two sides needed to carry out cooperative contents signed in memorandum of understanding. The Lao counterpart Phet Phomphiphak agreed with idea of the Governmental Office Chairman Mai Tien Dung about its good cooperation development in previous time, and desired that both sides will continue strengthening the cooperation relationship in the coming time. * Improving Vietnam- Lao economic … [Read more...] about VN & Laos seek solutions to improve cooperation efficiency
Vietnam, Cambodia sign MoU on defense cooperation
At the event Accordingly, the MoU will create a framework for the two sides to carry out cooperation on promoting information dissemination on the Joint Declaration between the two countries signed on December 21 in 2016 and the Protocol of Mutual Understanding between the two defense ministries signed on January 16 in 2018; strengthening cooperation on exchange information; continuing to promote coordination on the search and collection of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and specialists who sacrificed themselves in wartime in Cambodia; and so on. In addition, the MoU will also assign specific missions to the Command of MR 9 and the Commands of the Royal Cambodian Army, Military Regions 3 and 5 as well as the Agency for Development under the Royal Cambodian Ministry of Defense to enhance and improve the efficiency of cooperation. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia sign MoU on defense cooperation