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Viet Nam, Laos sign cooperation agreements
VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone on Saturday witnessed the signing ceremony of several cooperation agreements in Ha Noi.
Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang (R) and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Chansamone Chanyalath sign a protocol on border guard cooperation between the two ministries, Ha Noi, January 6, 2024 – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son (R) and Minister-Chairman of the Lao Prime Minister's Office Alounxai Sounnalath sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two agencies in the 2024-2025 period, Ha Noi, January 6, 2024 – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien (R) and Lao Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaithong Kommasith sign a memorandum of understanding on the development and connection of border trade infrastructure, Ha Noi, January 6, 2024 – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son (R) and Lao Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong sign a cooperation plan for 2024 between the two ministries, Ha Noi, January 6, 2024 – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse are on an official visit to Viet Nam from January 6-7 and will co-chair the 46th meeting of the Viet Nam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee.
At the talks between the two Prime Ministers held on the same day, both sides reviewed the implementation of high-level agreements and cooperation mechanisms across all sectors of politics-diplomacy, security-defense, investment-trade, culture and education.
The two Prime Ministers discussed measures to create new impetus for boosting collaboration between the two countries in the time ahead.
The recently-inked cooperation agreements are significant, making contributions to the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos./.