Vientiane: A delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation paid courtesy calls on senior officials of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) in Vientiane on November 19. The delegation was led by Vice Chairman Trieu Tai Vinh and met with Khamphanh Pheuyavong, Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and Chairman of the LPRP Central Committee’s Commission for Propaganda and Training, as well as Inlavanh Keobounphanh, a member of the LPRP Central Committee and Vice President of the Lao Front for National Construction.

According to Lao News Agency, during the meetings, Vinh briefed the hosts on the outcomes of earlier talks between the two commissions. He emphasized that communication efforts in recent years have effectively disseminated information about Vietnam-Laos cooperation, fostering a deeper understanding of their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation among the peoples of both countries.

Khamphanh Pheuyavong urged both sides to continue increasing exchanges and mutual support across all fields. He stressed the importance of intensifying communications on the Parties’ and States’ policies, particularly among the younger generation, to enhance public awareness of the unique and exemplary friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

Inlavanh Keobounphanh requested that Vietnam continue sharing its experience in communication work, especially in conveying Party and State policies and guidelines to the public. She also sought assistance in building Laos’ capacity to counter wrongful and harmful information, an area where both sides can enhance coordination to safeguard the ideological foundation of the two Parties and strengthen stability and development in each country.

On November 16, bilateral talks were held between Vietnam’s Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation and Laos’ Commission for Propaganda and Training. The two sides agreed to translate cooperation agreements into con
crete actions, including organizing thematic talks to mark national anniversaries, developing communication materials on Party guidelines and policies, and promoting the Vietnam-Laos tradition of solidarity and special friendship across media platforms.

Both parties discussed developing a new cooperation plan, agreeing that it should be comprehensive, focused, and results-oriented to ensure the highest effectiveness.