The Party Central Committee (PCC) is expected to hold a meeting on January 23-24 to discuss apparatus streamlining, while the National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to convene between February 12-17.
Lưu Bình Nhưỡng was implicated in misusing his status as a National Assembly Deputy to influence government bodies in favour of businesses and individuals, receiving significant monetary benefits.
President Lương Cường expressed Việt Nam's enduring gratitude for Mongolia’s support during the national struggle for independence in the past as well as the development efforts nowadays, noting Mongolia’s recognition of Việt Nam as its “third neighbour” and primary partner in Southeast Asia.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to and prioritises strengthening and enhancing the special solidarity between Việt Nam and Laos, considering it a strategic task of vital significance for the development of each country.
Noting that Hậu Giang is on the right track when prioritising the development of industry and handicrafts, he advised the province to double or even triple its workforce to achieve a breakthrough in development.
The Vietnamese and Cuban ambassadors agreed to further strengthen cooperation between their delegations in New York, and coordinate to promote multilateralism, uphold international law and the UN Charter, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.
Since the first meeting of the central steering committee on November 10 last year, the country has completed and handed over more than 44,000 houses and is currently constructing 34,200 units.
The public security forces of Việt Nam and Laos have collaborated to combat transnational drug crimes, human trafficking and improve mutual legal assistance on criminal justice.
Chairing the ninth meeting of the Government Steering Committee for reviewing the implementation of Resolution 18-NQ/TW of the 12th Party Central Committee, which seeks to streamline the political system for greater efficiency and effectiveness on January 11, PM Chính, who is head of the committee, stressed the need to effectively conduct ideological work and ensure appropriate regimes and policies for those affected by the restructuring to maintain solidarity and unity within agencies.
Triển admitted that the information and contents in his posts were collected by himself and based on his subjective opinions without any verified information, documentation, or evidence substantiating them.
PM Chính said he hopes the former Lao leaders, with their prestige and experience, will continue to support and give opinions to strengthen and deepen the cooperation between the two Parties and the two countries.
During the working trip, PM Chính engaged in nearly 20 activities, covering a diverse range of topics. He held meetings and discussions with all the highest-ranking leaders of the Lao Party, State, and National Assembly, and visited former senior leaders of Laos.
The Lao official emphasised the strong bond and long-standing special relationship between Việt Nam and Laos, which has been forged through difficulties and challenges.
During the visit, Trung paid a courtesy call to former Prime Minister and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is also Senior Advisor of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), and met with Assistant Secretary-General of the party and Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing.
PM Chính congratulated the Lao Party, State and people on their remarkable achievements over nearly four decades of renewal, noting frequent high-level exchanges aimed at further deepening the Việt Nam -Laos relationship.
PM Chính said their co-operation with the Việt Nam Fatherland Front (VFF), the Việt Nam -Laos Friendship Association (VLFA), and relevant Vietnamese agencies across various sectors have not only bolstered people-to-people exchanges and but also raised the awareness of the special Vietnam-Laos relationship nurtured by Presidents Hồ Chí Minh, Kaysone Phomvihane and Souphanouvong, among the public, particularly young generations.
Among the retrieved, one soldier was identified as Hà Cống Thiên from Mai Châu District, Hoà Bình Province. His remains were transferred to the locality for reburial.
Both sides also agreed to strive for bilateral trade turnover of US$5 billion, up from the current $2.2 billion.