Minister of National Defence Ngo Xuan Lich (L) and Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Volachith. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Vietnamese Party, State and army alwaysattach much importance to the relations with Laos, said Minister of National DefenceNgo Xuan Lich, who is visiting Laos from January 15-17.In a meeting with Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Volachithon January 16, Lich informed the host of bilateral defence cooperation in 2017,saying the two sides gained more-than-expected achievements, especially incommunication work, training collaboration, delegation exchanges and bordermanagement.The Lao leader, for his part, noted that the two countries have enjoyed specialdefence cooperation, affirming to direct the Lao Ministry of National Defenceto effectively implement cooperation agreements with the Vietnamese side.He also took the occasion to thank Vietnam for its support for Laos during thecountry’s past national liberation and current socio-economic development.Earlier, Lich held talks with his Lao counterpart Chansamone Chanyalath onJanuary 15.At the event, he stressed that the Vietnamese military delegation’s visit toLaos is of great significance as it creates a new momentum to deepen relationsbetween the two defence ministries.Lich and Chansamone Chanyalath agreed that communication and education workscarried out by the two ministries have raised awareness of officials, soldiersand people of the special traditional friendship between Vietnam and Laos.Meanwhile, cooperation between organisations in border areas was consolidated.They affirmed that defence cooperation is billed as an important pillar in thebilateral relations. Bolstering coordination and surveillance of theimplementation of the cooperation plan in 2018 and many other agreements willbe focused as part… [Read full story]
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (R) and Lao Defence Minister Chansamone Channhalat (Photo: VNA)HCM City (VNA) - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong greeted visiting Lao Defence Minister Chansamone Channhalat on June 21. Phong congratulated Chansamone Channhalat on his election to the Politburo and as the head of the Defence Ministry and spoke highly of the Lao official’s decision to visit Vietnam first after taking office. Ho Chi Minh City is leading other provinces and cities nationwide in terms of engagements with Lao localities, particularly Vientiane and Champasak, Phong said.…... [read more]
Welcoming the minister, PM Phuc stressed that the visit continues to help consolidate and boost the Vietnam-Laos traditional friendship and special solidarity.To maintain the relations, he suggested the two sides continue with high-level delegation exchanges, while the two defence ministries should fulfil their role as advisor and make timely proposals to the two countries’ leaders. In the training field, Vietnam is doing its utmost to improve the training quality for Lao students in Vietnam, and is willing to help train Laos students in the fields that Laos has demand such as defence, the PM said, adding that Vietnam will increase the…... [read more]
He made the statement while presenting credentials to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on November 28. He expected that Ukrainian authorities will create favorable conditions for Vietnamese people community to work and study in the country. On the occasion, Tuan congratulated Petro Poroshenko on his country’s achievements in economy, social stability as well as regional and global integration in the past two years. Vietnam and Ukraine are celebrating 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations with a slew of diplomatic events, including a meeting between Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the Ukrainian President in January in Switzerland, a visit to Vietnam made by Ukrainian Foreign…... [read more]
He stated that the two countries have cooperated well in five priority areas including climate change adaptation and water management, agriculture, sea-based economy, oil and gas, and logistics services. In particular, the strategic partnership on climate change adaptation and water management has been promoted effectively, bringing practical benefits to both sides, he stressed. Both agreed that the Vietnam-Netherlands ties not only benefit each nation but also deepen cooperation between the two important economic regions in the world. They noted with pleasure the positive development of economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. The Netherlands remains Vietnam’s leading investor…... [read more]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmedthat Vietnam treasures its ties with the US and suggested the two sidesincrease the exchange of delegations at all levels. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and the US Secretary of State John Kerry Duringhis talks with the US Secretary of State John Kerry in Hanoi on December16, Deputy PM Minh applauded the US’s provision of 4.2 million USD tohelp Vietnam enhance its capacity in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)talks. He proposed the US side continue granting Vietnamflexibility in the negotiations and technical assistance while helpingthe country increase…... [read more]
