Lao leaders value Vietnam – Laos parliamentary cooperation
VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Laos People Revolutionary Party and President Thongloun Sisulith and Lao National Assembly Chairman Xaysomphone Phomvihane highly appreciated parliamentary cooperation between Laos and Vietnam during their separate meetings with Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Khac Dinh in Vientiane on July 4-5.
At these meetings, the two Lao leaders welcomed Dinh’s working visit which they said offers the National Assembly of Laos and its relevant agencies the chance to learn about Vietnam’s experience in constitutional amendments to help Laos amend it 2015 Constitution to meet the country’s socio-economic development requirements.
They voiced their support for the two countries in effectively implementing a memorandum of understanding on cooperation, including maintaining visit exchanges and organizing conferences to share experience and promote the implementation of document signed by the two governments.
The Lao President supported the initiative of the two National Assemblies in compiling and publishing a book marking 50 years of the relationship between the two legislative bodies. He suggested that the National Assembly of Vietnam continue to share experience with the National Assembly of Laos in constitutional amendments, as well as in holding ASEAN events as Laos is assuming the role of ASEAN Presidency in 2024.
He expressed hope that the National Assembly of Vietnam would continue to promote the implementation of cooperation agreements between the two Governments as well as sectors to help facilitate bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation commensurate with their political ties.
Dinh for his part briefed his hosts on the results of his working trip to Laos, focus on sharing information and practical experience of the National Assembly of Vietnam in constitution amendments and lawmaking.
Vietnam is ready to support Laos to successfully perform its role as ASEAN/AIPA Chairman in 2024, contributing to enhancing its role and position in the region and the wider world, Dinh said.
Also on July 5, the National Assembly of Vietnam and the National Assembly of Laos jointly held a workshop to share experience in legislative research.
