NA leader holds talks with Lao counterpart
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam always wholeheartedly supports and accompanies Laos to overcome all difficulties and challenges, continue to develop sustainably, and have an increasing role and position in the international arena, visiting National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihan during talks in Vientiane on Monday.
 National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihan sign a cooperation agreement between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the National Assembly of Laos for the 2022-2026 period. (Photo: VOV) |
The two leaders emphasized that, in the face of current complicated developments in the international and regional situation, Vietnam and Laos clearly see the value of maintaining and cultivating the close, loyal and unique neighborly relationship for the security and development of both countries.
They agreed to continue strengthening cooperation in defence, security and border issues to effectively deal with traditional and non-traditional security challenges; and enhancing cooperation between localities and people-to-people exchanges.
The top legislators reiterated their efforts to secure a consensus among ASEAN countries on solving regional and global disputes, including the East Sea issue, by peaceful means based international law.
After the talks, the two leaders signed a cooperation agreement between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the National Assembly of Laos for the 2022-2026 period.
Chairman Hue announced the presentation of computers, projectors and cameras to the Lao National Assembly Secretariat; and computers, books, and some teaching equipment to the Champasak Provincial Boarding School, the Friendship School and the Vietnamese Association in four southern provinces of Laos.