Vietnamese and Lao Trade unions talks
(VOV) - A delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) led by Vice President Nguyen Thi Thu Hong on September 25 held talks with representatives of the Lao Trade Union Central Committee.
During the talks, both sides informed each other of the two trade unions’ activities, reviewed cooperation over the 2008-2013 period and affirmed their determination to further boost cooperation as a contribution to deepening the special relations between Vietnam-Laos.
The two organisations worked closely in providing technical assistance and training staff, as well as sharing experiences and supporting each other at international forums throughout the review period.
Both parties signed a cooperation agreement for the 2013-2018 period with a focus on providing refresher courses for Lao officials and strengthening information exchange between Vietnam’s Lao Dong (Labour) Newspaper and Laos’ Hangngan Newspaper.
They also agreed to continue to organise high-level meetings and boost delegation exchange and cooperation between local trade unions.