N.A. Chairman sets off for official visit to Laos, attendance at AIPA-45

The trip is being made at the invitation of President of the Lao N.A. and Chair of AIPA-45 Saysomphone Phomvihane.

N.A. Chairman Tran Thanh Man sets off for official visit to Laos and attendance at AIPA-45. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Joining the delegation are N.A. Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh; Chairman of the N.A.’s Committee for Foreign Affairs Vu Hai Ha; Chairman of the N.A.’s Committee for Culture and Education, and President of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association Nguyen Dac Vinh; Chairman of the N.A.’s Committee for Legal Affairs Hoang Thanh Tung, and Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam, among others.

This is Man’s first official visit to Laos in his capacity as the top legislator. The trip aims to concretize the high-level agreement between the two Politburos and the Vietnam-Laos Joint Statement, following the state visit to Vietnam by Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith in September, and the state visit to Laos by Vietnamese State President To Lam in July.

The visit reaffirms the Party and State’s consistent policy of giving top priority to and treasuring the development of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. It underscores Vietnam's strong and comprehensive support for Laos in its renewal process, national construction and defense, while demonstrating the trust and close ties between leaders of the two countries.

The attendance of Man and the Vietnamese delegation at AIPA-45 reflects the proactive and responsible engagement of the Vietnamese N.A. alongside the parliaments of member countries. This engagement aims to strengthen ASEAN's central role, unity and solidarity, enhance intra-regional cooperation, and expand multifaceted relations with parliaments both inside and outside the region. The goal is to promote AIPA's responsibility and role in ensuring peace, stability, and development, while introducing valuable initiatives to support ASEAN governments in addressing regional priorities.

Besides, the engagement of the Vietnamese N.A. will also serve as a testament to the country's support for Laos as it undertakes significant international responsibilities in 2024, including its role as ASEAN and AIPA Chair and the successful hosting of AIPA-45.

Source: VNA