The Government leader made the statement during his meeting with Lao Minister of Justice Chaleune Yiapaoheu in Hanoi on August 26.

“We should promote cooperation and mutual assistance in the spirit of fraternity. The two sides should implement the signed agreements in a practical and effective way,” Mr Dung said, referring to the accords of cooperation for the period up to 2015 signed by the two judiciary agencies.

The Prime Minister concluded by reiterating Vietnam’s policy to lift the traditional ties of friendship and cooperation to a new level for benefit of the two countries.

In reply, the Lao minister emphasised that materializing the 2010 bilateral agreements in the judiciary area should be considered a matter of strategy, especially in personnel training.

Yiapaoheu explained the Lao Government’s keen interest in expanding the judiciary work down to grassroots level.

Laos is facing difficulties in building infrastructure and is short of experienced teaching staff, he said.

The Lao Minister of Justice asked the University of Law in Vietnam to assist in training teachers and providing relevant curricula for Laos.

He also invited leaders from the university to pay a working visit to Laos and share experiences in legal reforms.