PM welcomes Lao, Palestinian ministers

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung separately met with Lao Finance Minister Phouphet Khamphounvong and Palestinian Minister of Home Affairs and National Security Said Adb Al-Rahman Ahmad Abu-Ali, in Hanoi on December 12.

At a meeting with the Lao Minister, PM Dung highly valued results of talks between the two finance ministries, describing them as an important and practical contribution to strengthening the traditional Vietnam-Laos traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.

The Vietnam-Laos special relationship is an invaluable treasure of both Parties, States and peoples, the PM said, adding that Vietnam spares no effort, together with Laos, to forge the two countries’ ties in a deeper, more practical and effective manner. In particular, he said the two sides will speed up the implementation of cooperation activities in agreed areas, and accelerate new cooperative programmes.

He welcomed cooperation between the two finance ministries in sharing experience and mutual assistance in personnel training.

Minister Phouphet Khamphounvong spoke highly of Vietnamese experts’ assistance to develop the Lao financial sector. 

He affirmed a commitment to effectively implement bilateral agreements, contributing to maintaining and promoting the Laos-Vietnam traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.

While meeting with the Palestinian Minister of Home Affairs and National Security, the PM appreciated results of talks and agreements between the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security and the Palestinian Ministry of Home Affairs and National Security, which he said will contribute to boosting relations.

He congratulated Palestine on its recent achievements, particularly UNESCO membership, and voiced Vietnam’s support for the Palestinian people in their struggle for independence and for the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.

He also affirmed support for Palestine’s policy of peaceful negotiations with Israel as acceptable for both sides.

The Vietnamese Government wants to enhance cooperation with the Palestinian Government in fields of their strength for mutual benefits.

For his part, the Palestinian Minister said the Palestinian people wish to seek a peaceful solution through negotiations with Israel, and want the international community to promptly recognise the state of Palestine.

He hoped that Vietnam will continue to support the Palestinian people’s just struggle and affirmed Palestine always considers Vietnam a traditional friend and wants to boost economic, cultural and security cooperation with the country.

Chief Judge of Laos visits Vietnam

The Chief Judge of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Khamphanh Sitthidampha’s visit to Vietnam contributes to strengthening the relationship and cooperation between the two Parties, States and people.

State President Truong Tan Sang said this at a reception with the Chief Judge in Hanoi on December 12. He applauded the results of talks between the two countries’ court sector and said he hopes the two sides will implement more cooperative activities, enhance delegation exchanges and help each other in personnel training.

Khamphanh Sitthidampha thanked Vietnam for assisting the Lao court sector to improve the professional skills of its staff.

He said the two courts are exchanging information and sharing experience to boost judicial reform.

Transport ministry delegation visits Laos

A high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of Transport, led by Minister Dinh La Thang, paid a working visit to Laos from December 12-14. 

At a meeting with Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Minister Thang expressed his wish that Thongsing would continue to promote the special relationship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. 

The Minister spoke highly of the two countries’ fruitful cooperation in the transport sector and other areas to mark the 50^th anniversary of the establishment diplomatic ties.

PM Thongsing applauded the delegation’s visit and asked the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport to further assist Laos to complete unfinished projects in the country. 

In the framework of the visit, Minister Thang also met with Lao Minister of Public Works and Transport Sommad Pholsena to review the results of cooperation. 

The two ministers agreed to increase the exchange of delegations and cooperate closely at multilateral and regional forums, with the aims of strengthening the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

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