Vietnam and Laos have agreed to strengthen cooperation in social science research.

The statement was made between President of the Vietnam Academy of
Social Science Nguyen Xuan Thang and acting President of the Lao
Academy of Social Science Thongxalit Manomek in Vientiane on
October 31.

During the talks, the two sides discussed measures to further boost bilateral cooperation between the two academies.

The two sides briefed each other on each academy’s situation. Both
spoke highly of the results of their cooperation over the past time,
particularly through joint subjects and delegation exchanges.

The two academies also coordinated in holding many big international
conferences, including “Green Growth in the Mekong Sub-region” and the
second conference on the role social science plays in driving
sustainable development in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia recently held in
Khammuone, Laos.

In the time to come, the two sides
will continue intensifying cooperation, providing scientific bases for
their Parties and States on policy-making, and further upholding the
results of gained international cooperation, thus contributing to
developing the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between
Vietnam and Laos.-VNA