Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man today had a working meeting with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on the occasion of attending the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G) Summit.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highly appreciated the Lao Prime Minister's attendance and speech at the P4G conference discussion session, demonstrating Laos' respect and interest in Vietnam's important multilateral event.

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The two Prime Ministers agreed to direct relevant agencies to focus on effectively implementing high-level agreements, including the results of the meeting between the two Politburoes and the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee. Photo: Pham Hai

As one of the 7 founding members and official partners of P4G, Vietnam believes in the active participation and valuable contributions of the Lao delegation and other international delegations.

The P4G conference will continue to be an important forum for countries and international organizations to exchange and promote initiatives and cooperation mechanisms on green and sustainable growth, contributing to the common efforts of the international community in solutions to respond to climate change, digital transformation, science and technology and innovation...

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone expressed his emotion at Vietnam's holding of a national funeral and the attendance of high-ranking Vietnamese leaders at the memorial service for former Party Chairman, former President, and former Prime Minister Khamtay Siphandone. He emphasized that such deep feelings and understanding can only be found between close friends, comrades, and brothers.

The two Prime Ministers assessed that the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos continues to develop well, firmly and effectively in most areas. The two Prime Ministers agreed to create a breakthrough towards a bilateral trade turnover of 5 billion USD; effectively implement large and key projects of Vietnamese enterprises in Laos; strengthen comprehensive connectivity between the two economies, especially in infrastructure, transportation, investment, tourism, etc.

Discussing international and regional issues of mutual concern, the Lao Prime Minister appreciated Vietnam's proactive and timely exchange with the US regarding the imposition of reciprocal tariffs. The two Prime Ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, security and stability in the region.

Meeting with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that the Vietnamese National Assembly will closely coordinate with the Lao National Assembly to promote the completion of institutions and policies, creating a favorable legal corridor for the two governments to effectively implement agreements and cooperation projects.

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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone emphasized promoting cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, education - training, culture, science and technology, tourism and people-to-people exchange... Photo: National Assembly

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone expressed his impression of Vietnam's great and comprehensive achievements, as well as its increasingly enhanced position and role in international forums, especially appreciating Vietnam's role in organizing the P4G Conference.

He agreed with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's assessment of Vietnam-Laos relations, and affirmed to continue to resolutely direct Lao ministries and branches to resolutely implement the agreements reached at the meeting of the two Politburoes and the results of the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee...

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone emphasized that the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos is "unique" in the world.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/thu-tuong-lao-danh-gia-cao-viet-nam-chu-dong-trao-doi-voi-my-ve-thue-doi-ung-2391904.html