PM affirms government's resolve to soon complete cooperation projects with Laos
PM Chinh highlighted the commitment of both sides to seriously, effectively, and decisively implement the agreements reached during the meeting between the two Politburos and the bilateral cooperation plan for 2025, noting that it is necessary to explore new ways to boost all-around cooperation from politics, foreign affairs, security and defence to investment, trade, transport connectivity, culture, education, healthcare, and science – technology.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) shakes hands with Lao Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasit. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –🧔 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the Vietnamese Government's determination to soon complete ongoing cooperation projects between Vietnam and Laos, and begin new ones while receiving Lao Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith in Hanoi on February 25.
The Vietnamese leader highly appreciated the Lao government for assigning Deputy PM Saleumxay and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane to attend and deliver speeches at key sessions of the second ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2025, saying that this reflects Laos's commitment and interest in this important multilateral event hosted by Vietnam in 2025.
He said with the active participation and valuable contributions of the Lao officials and other international delegations, the forum will continue to serve as an incubator of ideas for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its new development phase, and contribute to building a united and resilient ASEAN Community.
Now more than ever, ASEAN must strengthen its solidarity, self-reliance, and resilience to ensure the bloc’s prosperous development for the benefit of its people, PM Chinh stated.
He recalled the successful meeting of the three Parties’ top leaders of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, as well as the meeting of the three nation’s prime ministers to grasp the conclusions of the high-level meeting that ended last week, and the 47th meeting of the Vietnam - Laos Intergovernmental Committee (January 9, 2025), which produced concrete results.
PM Chinh highlighted the commitment of both sides to seriously, effectively, and decisively implement the agreements reached during the meeting between the two Politburos and the bilateral cooperation plan for 2025, noting that it is necessary to explore new ways to boost all-around cooperation from politics, foreign affairs, security and defence to investment, trade, transport connectivity, culture, education, healthcare, and science – technology.
For his part, Deputy PM Saleumxay showed his honour and pleasure in representing Lao PM Sonesay Siphandone at the AFF 2025.
He hailed Vietnam’s initiative in organising the second AFF, which, over the past two years, has affirmed Vietnam’s role in promoting peace and cooperation in the region, attracting the participation not only from ASEAN countries but also from many others across the region and the world.
The Lao Deputy PM thanked the Vietnamese Government for prioritising strengthening the special Vietnam-Laos relations, as well as the sincere support of PM Chinh and Vietnam in general for Laos in recent times.
As the Deputy PM in charge of economic affairs, he reaffirmed his determination to work closely with the Vietnamese side to actively implement directions and commitments of the two countries’ top leaders, focusing on exploring new approaches and maintaining strong determination in implementing key cooperation projects.
The two sides expressed their belief that the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos will continue to flourish and obtain even greater achievements./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam stressed that the tournament was part of the efforts to promote people-to-people diplomacy and business and investment cooperation between the Vietnamese and Lao business communities.
Highlighting Laos's vast potential for trade and investment cooperation, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said that Laos is an attractive investment destination, particularly in agriculture, tourism, logistics, and infrastructure development.
A 1,200 MW wind power plant in Nong district, Laos’ Savannakhet province is expected to export 1,526 kWh to Vietnam annually once its first phase completes by the end of 2027, and additionally 1,112 million kWh per year after its second phase becomes operational in 2030./
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As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
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President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
