In a significant meeting held in Hanoi, Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng recognized the robust collaboration between Vietnam and Laos in the areas of inspection, auditing, and anti-corruption. During discussions with senior Lao official Vanhxay Phongsavanh, both parties explored ways to enhance their cooperation as they aim to achieve new developmental objectives.
Prime Minister Hưng underscored the importance of advancing national governance frameworks. He stressed the necessity of reinforcing discipline and transparency while intensifying efforts to combat corruption and wasteful practices. The conversation highlighted the importance of exchanging expertise, improving personnel training, and fostering cooperation in managing complaints and refining institutional frameworks.
The discussions also centered on enhancing inspection and supervision systems. The two nations agreed to bolster their coordination in identifying and addressing issues that have cross-border implications. Both sides acknowledged the growing role of technology in their operations and committed to integrating information technology and digital transformation into their inspection and auditing processes.
Reaffirming their dedication to existing cooperation agreements, Vietnam and Laos pledged to continue nurturing their longstanding bilateral relationship. The leaders emphasized the significance of strengthening ties and working collaboratively to address shared challenges and opportunities.