Quang Ninh, Lao northern provinces look to expand cooperation
A talk discussing measures to promote comprehensive cooperation between the northern province of Quang Ninh and Luang Prabang, Huouphan and Xaynhabuly provinces of Laos was held in Ha Long city on June 3.
QuangNinh (VNA) - A talk discussing measures to promote comprehensive cooperationbetween the northern province of Quang Ninh and Luang Prabang, Huouphan andXaynhabuly provinces of Laos was held in Ha Long city on June 3.
Addressing the event, Secretary of the provincial Quang Ninh Party Committee NguyenVan Doc said local authorities organised seven delegations to visit LuangPrabang, Huouphan and Xaynhabuly, and received 16 delegations from these provincesto visit Quang Ninh from 2011-2019.
As many as 56 billion VND (2.39 million USD) sourcing from Quang Ninhprovince’s budget were spent on supporting the Laos provinces in building publicworks and schools.
Notably, last year, a school built at a cost of 16 billion VND funded by QuangNinh was inaugurated in Luang Prabang province.
Total budget for educating and training Lao students in Quang Ninh from2017-2019 was over 23.5 billion VND. At present, 204 Lao students are studyingin Quang Ninh.
Thanks to their tourism advantages, Quang Ninh and Luang Prabang have closelycooperated in tourism in the framework of multilateral and bilateralcooperation activities, contributing to enhancing tourism and culture exchangebetween the two provinces.
Meanwhile, cooperation between police forces of Quang Ninh and Saynhabuly, andyouth unions of Quang Ninh and the three Lao provinces have been strengthened.
Other agencies of Quang Ninh and Luang Prabang, Huouphan and Xaynhabulyprovinces such as fatherland fronts, people’s procuracies, people’s courts havealso held exchange activities and shared experience in diferent fields.
Khamkhanh Chanthavisouk, Secretary of the Luang Prabang PartyCommittee and Governor of the Lao province, stressed that Quang Ninh and theLaos provinces will continue to maintain high-ranking delegations and expand bilateralcooperation in the fields of economy, culture, health, science-technology,tourism, and training and human resources.
Deputy Chairman of the Party Central Committee'sCommission for External RelationsNguyen Huy Tang affirmed the talk was to concretise agreements betweenthe two Parties and States as well as the efforts of the provinces to bolster comprehensivecooperation.
Hesuggested the provinces increase the exchange of high-ranking delegations,thereby strengthening friendship, and sharing information and experiencebetween the provinces.-VNA
Ho Chi Minh City always attaches importance to boosting the friendship and cooperation with Laos and its localities in all fields, said Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan.
Vietnamese and Lao legislative bodies should further enhance cooperation and share experience in building the institutional and legal systems, as well as supervising the execution of laws, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said on July 17.
The northern Dien Bien provincial Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) and its counterparts from the northern Lao provinces of Luang Prabang, Udomsay, and Phongsaly held talks in Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province on September 12 to share work experience.
A delegation from the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCM CYU) - Son La chapter and that of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union - Houaphanh and Sayaboury chapters held talks in Son La northwestern border province on November 23.
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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.
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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.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
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.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
At the talk (Source: VNA) 
