They pledged to step up exchanges of delegations and contacts at all levels, make better use of existing cooperation mechanisms, and strengthen public communication and education about the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, particularly among younger generations.
The two leaders agreed to further enhance cooperation between the two legislatures, including through the sharing of experience in lawmaking, the organization of the state apparatus, and the operation of local administrations.
They also agreed to strengthen oversight of the implementation of high-level agreements and key bilateral programs and projects, while expanding cooperation in digital transformation, e-parliament development, and the application of new technologies in parliamentary activities.
They emphasized the need to strengthen coordination in oversight and work with the two governments to ensure the effective implementation of signed agreements. They also called for stronger breakthroughs in economic, trade, and investment cooperation, in line with the potential of the two countries and their special political relationship.
Both sides pledged to facilitate investment and business activities by companies from the two countries and promptly address difficulties and obstacles facing joint projects. They also agreed to enhance cooperation in education and training, human resource development, science and technology, healthcare, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, while continuing to provide training for Lao officials and students in Vietnam.
The two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination at inter-parliamentary forums, exchange information and consult on issues of mutual concern, and promote meetings and exchanges between senior leaders of the Parties of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, as well as between the three countries’ parliamentary leaders.
They also agreed to coordinate preparations for celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation next year.
Following the talks, Lao National Assembly President Sonexay Siphandone and his delegation attended a session of Vietnam’s National Assembly.
Earlier that morning, the top Lao legislator and his wife laid a wreath at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs on Bac Son Street and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi.
