Lao leader hails effective front cooperation with VietnamParty General Secretary and President of Laos Bounnhang Volachith praised the effective cooperation between the front organisations of Vietnam and Laos, which he said contributes to enhancing the two countries’ traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation. Man briefed the outcomes of his working session with Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Saysomphone Phomvihane. The official proposed that the Lao Party chief and President further support the overseas Vietnamese to be granted Lao citizenship and long-term resident permission. Man urged the host to suggest the Lao Party and State make it easier for Vietnamese nationals to acquire Lao citizenship, simplify procedures regarding marriage, business and labour. Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong highlighted the close friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.

Source: VietNamNet News August 11, 2017 03:22 UTC