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| An overview of the seminar and exchange programme. Photo: Tienphong |
The office of the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Secretariat of the Lao National Assembly held their 11th annual seminar and exchange, in the central province of Quang Binh on August 20.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese NA Tran Thanh Man and Secretary Generaral of the Lao NA Pingkham Lasasimma attended the event, according to VietnamPlus.
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| The Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese NA Tran Thanh Man speaks at the event. Photo: Tienphong |
The event focused its discussions on renewing work for NA meetings, especially improving the quality of the information and secretary work, using modern technology in meetings, and coordination between the NA Office and Office of the NA delegations of deputies.
It was also meant to share experiences to realise contents in the cooperation agreement between the Secretariat of the Lao NA and the Office of the Vietnamese NA signed in May 2022, thus tightening solidarity between their officials, toward marking the Year of Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship, the 60th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and the 45th anniversary of the signing of Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
On the occasion, participants also had a chance to join cultural and sport exchanges, and visit tourist destinations in Quang Binh.
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| Secretary Generaral of the Lao NA Pingkham Lasasimma speaks at the event. Photo: Tienphong |
During their meeting in Quang Binh on August 19, Man, who is also President of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Parliamentarians Group, said the exchange programme is of significance as it takes place at a time when Vietnam and Laos are focusing on the exchange of experience in law-making and supervision to boost post-Covid-19 socio-economic recovery.
It also helps to enhance cooperation between the NA offices of the two countries, he added, Nhan dan (People) newspaper reported.
He suggested the Vietnamese and Lao NA Secretaries General tighten their cooperation and work to boost the implementation of collaboration activities as agreed by the top legislators.
For her part, Pingkham Lasasimma thanked Vietnam, particularly the NA and its Office, for their support to the Party, State and people of Laos in various fields, including medical supplies for the Covid-19 combat and the sharing of experience in post-pandemic socio-economic recovery and NA House management./.
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