In a recent meeting held in Hanoi, Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng commended the strong partnership between Vietnam and Laos, particularly in the areas of inspection, auditing, and anti-corruption. The discussions with senior Lao official Vanhxay Phongsavanh focused on enhancing these collaborative efforts as both nations embark on new developmental trajectories.
Prime Minister Hưng underscored the importance of improving national governance by enforcing discipline, boosting transparency, and tackling corruption along with other detrimental practices. He highlighted the necessity for both countries to engage in greater exchanges of expertise, personnel training, and cooperative efforts in managing complaints and refining institutional frameworks. The aim is to fortify inspection and supervision systems to align with their shared developmental aims.
The meeting also saw Vietnam and Laos commit to bolstering their collaboration in identifying and addressing cases that have cross-border implications. To facilitate this, both countries agreed to expand their use of information technology and embrace digital transformation within their inspection and auditing processes. This, they believe, will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their efforts against corruption and malpractice.
A reaffirmation of existing cooperation agreements was a key outcome of the discussions, as both sides expressed a mutual commitment to advancing the long-standing bilateral relationship. These efforts are seen as vital to achieving the broader objectives of national governance and development that both Vietnam and Laos are striving towards.