Lao leaders highly value cooperation between agencies of Lao, Vietnamese N.A.s

Chairman of the Vietnamese N.A.’s Council for Ethnic Affairs Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam and President of the Lao N.A. Xaysomphone Phomvihanne

The Vietnamese official informed Xaysomphone and Sinlavong about the outcomes of cooperation between the Vietnamese N.A.’s Council for Ethnic Affairs and the Lao N.A.’s Committee for Ethnic Affairs, and cooperation orientations in the future.

The Lao leaders affirmed that the visit will contribute to further deepening the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos and the two N.A.s' agencies in charge of ethnic affairs in particular.

President of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune receives Mr. Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam and his delegation.

Speaking highly of Vietnam’s experience in ethnic affairs and rural development, they hoped that Vietnam would continue assisting and sharing its invaluable experience with Laos in the field.

They suggested the Vietnamese N.A.’s Council for Ethnic Affairs and the Lao N.A.’s Committee for Ethnic Affairs continue effectively realizing the memoranda of understanding on cooperation to bring benefits to the people of the two countries.

An overview of the seminar

In the morning of the same day, Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam held talks with head of the Lao N.A.’s Committee for Ethnic Affairs Khamchanh Sotapaserth, during which they agreed to further their comprehensive cooperation and continue with exchanges to boost bilateral ties.

In the afternoon, the Vietnamese delegation partnered with the Lao N.A.’s Committee for Ethnic Affairs to hold a seminar to share experience in building laws, supervising the enforcement of ethnic, sustainable poverty reduction policies and ensuring social welfare for citizens.

Source: VNA