Hanoi [Vietnam], December 6: On the morning of December 5, in the capital Vientiane (Laos), the opening ceremony and first plenary session of the first Summit of the National Assembly of the three countries Cambodia - Laos - Vietnam (CLV) took place. National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue led a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly to attend the conference.
Create a breakthrough in economic cooperation
Speaking at the conference, National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue emphasized that the relationship of solidarity, friendship , closeness and political trust between the three CLV countries is an invaluable heritage, with long-term strategic significance in its career. construction, protection and development of the three countries. Vietnam always values and considers this a strategic task and top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy.
The National Assembly Chairman also affirmed that the establishment of the CLV National Assembly Summit mechanism is an important milestone in the history of cooperation between the three National Assemblyes, marking the elevation of cooperation between the three legislative bodies to highest level, is a step towards realizing the results achieved at the high-level meeting of the heads of the three Parties in September 2021.
National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue proposed many measures to strengthen cooperation between the three National Assembly. Accordingly, in terms of politics and foreign affairs, the National Assembly Chairman proposed that the National Assembly of the three countries continue to work together to preserve, cultivate and increase the strategic value of traditional friendship and special solidarity of CLV. "This is an invaluable asset of the three nations, a source of great strength, and the most important factor for the security and development of each country. This is an "invariant" factor to cope with "thousands of things". "of the current uncertain and unpredictable situation in the world", the National Assembly Chairman emphasized.
The National Assembly Chairman proposed that the National Assembly of the three countries, more than ever, need to join hands and contribute to strengthening the foundation of political trust, traditional friendship and special solidarity of CLV. The three legislative bodies strengthen cooperation in perfecting institutions and promulgating legal policies to support the Government in socio-economic development, ensuring security and national defense; Closely coordinate and support each other at international and regional forums.
Regarding economics, trade, and investment, the National Assembly Chairman requested the National Assembly of the three countries to continue monitoring the effective implementation of signed cooperation documents and negotiate to sign new documents to create a full legal corridor. , synchronize and facilitate cooperation between bilaterally as well as between the three countries to create a breakthrough in economic cooperation, enhance complementarity and connection between the three CLV economies. At the same time, research continues to adopt specific mechanisms and policies for the CLV development triangle area.
Promoting the "3 countries - 1 destination" model
Regarding culture and society, the National Assembly Chairman requested the National Assembly of the three countries to coordinate and supervise the creation of favorable conditions for tourism development in the CLV development triangle area, promoting the "3 countries - 1" model. destination". Along with that, promote cooperation in health, education - training, cultural exchange, contributing to educating the young generation of the three countries about the CLV friendship. In particular, the three National Assembly focused on asking the Governments to create favorable conditions for the Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian communities to live, study, and work in each country.
Regarding the environment and climate change , the three National Assembly will strengthen coordination and exchange on passing laws and cooperation with partners related to the environment and water resources, especially sustainable management and use. , effective water resources of the Mekong River for the common benefit and each riverine country. The three countries' parliaments encourage governments and relevant parties to promote the implementation of goals and commitments for global sustainable development and combating climate change.
Regarding defense and security, the National Assembly of the three countries continue to support each other to ensure stability, order and security in each country, and agree not to let any force use the country's territory. That's water resistant. The three countries' legislatures create conditions to promote the early completion of land demarcation and demarcation work between the countries.
The National Assembly Chairman emphasized that the first CLV National Summit of the three countries is an important milestone, opening a new page in cooperation between the three legislative bodies, completing the "three triangular peaks" of the mechanism. CLV cooperation: Heads of three Parties, Prime Ministers of three countries and now Chairman of three National Assembly. "The results of our conference today will contribute to building a new vision for CLV cooperation in general and the CLV development triangle region in the next 25 years," the National Assembly Chairman emphasized.
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper
