Ha Noi, Vientiane spur close cooperation

"Throughout history, the relationship between Viet Nam and Laos has grown and been nurtured. It is now embodied in the cooperation between the two governments, two parties, two peoples and two capitals," said Deputy Secretary Tuyen.

In reply, Khamma Sengmyxay, member of the Standing Committee of the Vientiane Municipal Party Committee and Head of the Vientiane Organization Department, she said she hoped the friendship between Viet Nam and Laos would continue to florish.

Khamma, who led a Lao delegation to attend the training program in Ha Noi, said they were grateful for Ha Noi's support during the training program.

He said the lessons from Ha Noi and other places were practical and valuable and could be applied to improve Vientiane's modus operandi and better serve its people.

Khamma also promised to contribute to promoting and improving the friendly and comprehensive relations between the two Parties, two governments and two capitals.

In 2024, municipal authorities will promote cooperation between Ha Noi and Lao localities. The city will also continue to implement the MoU between the Departments of Industry and Trade of Ha Noi and Vientiane for the 2022 – 2025 period, thus supporting cooperation of businesses to cooperate and develop.

Trade promotion activities will continue to be organised in Laos, thereby supporting products and businesses of both sides to develop together, and encouraging Ha Noi businesses to invest and do business in Laos, especially in agriculture, and agricultural product processing.

Attention will be also paid to providing market information and export policies for businesses exporting to the Lao market.

The two capitals will continue effectively realizing the 2022-25 cooperation agreement.

According to the Ha Noi People's Committee, Ha Noi's export value to Laos in 2023 hit US$119.6 million./.