Chairwoman of Lao Presidential Office welcomed in Hanoi

Welcoming the Lao official, the Vietnamese State leader stated that the visit celebrates the "Vietnam - Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2022" which marks the 60th anniversary of the two nations’ diplomatic ties and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation and contributes to boosting the traditional collaboration between the two Presidential Offices.

He affirmed that Vietnam always stands shoulder to shoulder with Laos and makes the best efforts together with the Lao Party, State and people to preserve, protect and nurture the great friendship and special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.

Phuc suggested the two Presidential Offices ramp up cooperation to improve the quality of advice given to the Presidents and Vice Presidents, thus contributing to the effective implementation of guidelines and policies of the two Parties and States.
In the context of extensive international integration and the current new situation, the two Presidential Offices should intensify the application of digital technology to fulfill their tasks, Phuc continued.

In response, Khemmani Pholsena expressed her profound gratitude to the Vietnamese Party, State and Presidential Office, while hoping that President Phuc will continue to create optimal conditions for the two offices to enhance closer coordination.

Meeting with the Lao official the same day, Chairman of the Presidential Office of Vietnam Le Khanh Hai briefed her on the results Vietnam has recorded in socio-economic development.

Amid COVID-19 induced difficulties facing the global economy and conflicts, the Vietnamese Government has moved to a state of "safe, flexible adaptation to and effective control of the COVID-19 pandemic", with the goal of building an independent and self-reliant economy associated with extensive economic integration. The country is going ahead with recovering production and business activities, and ensuring jobs and incomes for workers. The national economy in the first quarter of 2022 achieved high growth momentum, crossing 5%.

Khai was appreciative of cooperation between the two offices, and asked the two sides to work more closely together with relevant ministries and sectors to effectively carry out agreements and successfully organise events in celebration of the Vietnam – Laos, Laos – Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.

He suggested both sides should maintain annual exchanges of delegations and organising Lao and Vietnamese language classes for officials and civil servants in order to deepen mutual understanding.

Khemmani Pholsena also highlighted the significance of her visit in the context of both countries launching a string of activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of their Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.

During this visit, the two sides will evaluate the results achieved in the implementation of their agreement signed in 2021, she said, while showing her desire to exchange and learn the Vietnamese Presidential Office's valuable experience in advising and assisting Party and State leaders.