At a meeting with her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou in Hanoi on Thursday, the top legislator spoke highly of the efficiency of the conferences held by the two National Assemblies in the past , and recommended similar events  be organized to enhance exchanges between the two legislative bodies. Sharing the same viewpoint, Pany Yathotou said that the two parliaments have played an important role in the implementation of high-level agreements between Vietnam and Laos in recent years. Congratulating Vietnam on taking over the Chairmanship of the ASEAN in 2020 and  the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), Pany Yathotou affirmed Laos always supports and works closely with Vietnam so that the country can fulfill its heavy responsibilities. Both leaders acknowledged the close coordination between the National Assemblies of Vietnam and Laos and commended organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the traditional friendship between the two countries.

The same day, Ms. Ngan attended a ceremony to present medals of the Laos Party and State to Vietnamese legislators. Speaking at the event, Ms. Ngan said: “The distinctive honors of the Parties and States of the two countries are not just in recognition of the honorees but also representations of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation enjoyed between the two countries and peoples. “

The Lao top legislator expressed her belief that achievements in bilateral parliamentary cooperation will contribute to the development of the two countries.