Speaking at a ceremony to welcome Lao General Secretary and President Bounnhang Volachith, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc emphasised the treasured nature of the relationship between the two countries. National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân also met with President Volachith.
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc expressed his pleasure to welcome Lao General Secretary and President Bounnhang Volachith. General Secretary Volachith appreciated Vietnam for its support in the development of the Laos Military Hospital and promoting cross-border trade and bilateral investment. Laos-Vietnamese relations have been thriving across the board.
Politically, the two countries have co-ordinated with each other in organising visits and meetings between party and state leaders, as well as exchanges between ministries, agencies and localities. Lao General Secretary and President Volachith expressed that as to deal with drought, Vietnam and Lao should discuss measures to make more efficient use of the Mekong River’s resources. Prime Minister Phúc also hoped that Laos would co-operate with Vietnam in maintaining peace and stability in the region, especially in the East Sea.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân stated that the two nations should exchange information and experiences in legislation and other work. Lao General Secretary and President Volachith congratulated National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân and highly valued the co-operation between the two legislatures. General Secretary Volachith also hoped that the two legislatures would further co-ordinate and exchange experiences in the coming time.
