Seventh Vietnam-Laos political session held in Hanoi | Politics

Hanoi (VNA) – The seventh Vietnam-Laos political session took place in Hanoi on November 25 underneath the co-chair of Deputy International Minister Pham Quang Hieu and his Lao counterpart Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune.

The 2 sides expressed their delight on the optimistic and sustainable improvement of the good friendship, particular solidarity and complete cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, together with contributions from the 2 overseas ministries.

In addition they confirmed their satisfaction on the outcomes achieved in defence and safety cooperation, and famous that financial, commerce and funding collaboration has made optimistic progress as effectively, with two-way commerce turnover topping 1.4 billion USD within the first 10 months of 2022, up 28.2% year-on-year.

Consideration has additionally been paid to cooperation in schooling – coaching, vitality, transportation, agriculture, tradition, tourism, and cooperation between localities.

The 2 officers agreed on orientations and measures to additional promote the roles of their ministries in contributing to strengthening the shut and trustable political relations, in addition to boosting bilateral cooperation.

They reached consensus on the continual implementation of the cooperation settlement between the 2 ministries within the 2021-2025 interval; upkeep and efficient promotion of session mechanisms at ministerial and deputy ministerial ranges; strengthening the alternate of data and expertise, and coordination, particularly within the examine of polices and techniques on exterior affairs, financial diplomacy, consular affairs, expatriates, and border.

Concerning worldwide and regional problems with mutual concern, the officers agreed that within the context of sophisticated developments on the earth and area, the 2 sides want to advertise shut coordination and mutual assist at worldwide and regional boards, particularly the United Nations, ASEAN and sub-regional cooperation mechanisms, significantly in strategic points associated to peace and stability within the area.

The Vietnamese official affirmed that Vietnam will intently coordinate with and supply most assist for Laos to efficiently assume the function of the ASEAN Chair in 2024./.