Vientiane: The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hanoi held talks with the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Committee of Vientiane on August 24, agreeing to strengthen cooperation and signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 2026-2030.
According to Lao News Agency, the meeting in Hanoi aimed to further consolidate the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two capitals. President of the VFF Committee of Hanoi, Bui Huyen Mai, welcomed the Vientiane delegation, noting that the visit provides a valuable opportunity to exchange experience in Front affairs and contribute to the Vietnam-Laos relations.
The Hanoi officials expressed condolences over the passing of the President of the Lao National Assembly, Xaysomphone Phomvihane, acknowledging his role in fostering Vietnam-Laos relations. During the talks, both sides briefed each other on socio-economic development and Front activities in their respective localities, sharing experiences in mobilizing people and enhancing national solidarity.
Chairman of the LFNC Committee of Vientiane, Phongsavanh Siliphane, remarked that the visit was intended to review cooperation between the two committees during 2023-2025. He highlighted that the collaboration has resulted in practical outcomes, strengthening ties between the two Parties and States as well as between Hanoi and Vientiane.
For future cooperation, Mai suggested maintaining exchanges of leaders and professional staff, increasing information and experience sharing, and focusing on social supervision, public communications, and digital transformation. The parties agreed to promote people-to-people diplomacy and cultural exchanges, and to develop specific cooperation programs.
The signing of the MoU for 2026-2030 marked a commitment to work together in key areas such as public communications, education on the Vietnam-Laos special friendship, digital media utilization, and annual exchanges of delegations. The two sides also plan to organize significant political and diplomatic events, particularly during the Vietnam-Laos Year of Solidarity and Friendship 2027.