Lao PM Thongsing Thammavong (R) and Vietnamese Minister of Justice Ha Hung Cuong (Photo: VNA)
(VOVworld) - Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong and Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Pany Zathotou received Vietnamese Minister of Justice Ha Hung Cuong in Vientiane on Thursday.
Minister Cuong briefed his hosts on the major socio-economic issues in Vietnam, the outcomes of his talks with his counterpart Chaluern Ziapaoher, and the results of the second judicial conference between border provinces of Vietnam and Laos. Cuong stated that the two countries agreed to beef up cooperation and create all possible conditions for local people in border provinces of both nations to enjoy stable and prosperous lives, building a borderline of peace and development together. He also expressed his belief that the Lao National Assemly will successfully perform its role as the Chair of the 35th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) slated for September this year. Both Lao leaders pledged that the Lao Party, State and people will spare no efforts to join hands with Vietnam to further consolidate and boost the Lao-Vietnam traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.