Hanoi sees cultural and human development not only as goals but also as resources and drivers of development, with heritage preservation and promotion being crucial and leveraged through technology.
The inauguration marks a milestone in relations between Hanoi and Vientiane.
Hanoi is willing to support Vientiane in developing high-quality human resources.
The People's Councils of the two capitals are aiming for better results in policy-making and in the implementation of large-scale projects.
In January-October 2023, Hanoi exported about US$95 million worth of goods to Laos.
People exchanges and programs for women and youth associations are vital targets for both capital cities.
Hanoi and Vientiane promote trade and connectivity by helping craft villages find new sources of raw materials for production and further exports.
In 2022, Hanoi's exports to Laos rose 20% from the previous year to US$200 million.
A conference to promote consumption between Hanoi and Vientiane attracted a large number of associations and artisans from Hanoi’s famous craft villages.
The development of friendly and cooperative relations with localities in Laos, especially with the capital Vientiane, is a high priority for Hanoi.
Hanoi stands ready to strengthen friendly cooperation with Laos in various fields, including the activities of elected bodies.
The two projects worth a combined US$3 million are granted by the Hanoi Party, Government, and people.
Hanoi and Vientiane have made outstanding results in their cooperation to celebrate the Year of Vietnam-Laos Friendship 2022.
Annual exchange activities have been essential in nurturing the relations between the two countries, Parties, and the working classes and deepening the cooperation between the two capitals.
Cooperation between Hanoi and Vientiane remains an example of the long-standing and special relations Vietnam-Laos.
Hanoi will hold an online connection program between Lao manufacturers and Vietnam’s distributors and retailers such as Big C, AEON MALL, Hapro, and Co.op Mart.
The cooperation between the people’s councils of Hanoi and Vientiane will remain a key pillar in the relations between the two capitals in the 2022-2025 period.
