September 08, 2017 | 18:28 (GMT+7)
Women’s Unions of Vietnam, Laos seek to foster cooperation
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Women’s Union (VWU) Nguyen Thi Thu Ha and her Lao counterpart Inlavan Keobounphan discussed cooperative measures to prevent human trafficking and violence against women and children at talks in Vientiane on September 7.
Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonesay Siphandone (left) presenting the Issara (Independence) Order, second class, to Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women’s Union
Both agreed to intensify the exchange of high-level delegations, sharing information and experience, and educating the two countries’ women about bilateral relations.
They also decided to maintain close coordination at regional and international forums, working together to safeguard border security and building a border of peace, friendship and stability.
After the talks, the two sides inked a cooperation agreement for 2017-2022, which includes measures to tighten collaboration between the unions, thus nurturing Vietnam-Laos relations.
On the occasion, the VWU presented gifts to the Lao Women’s Union and Lao heroic mothers.
The VWU delegation is paying a working visit to Laos from September 5-10.
Source: VNA