Strengthening the solidarity of Vietnam - Laos Trade Unions

The Vietnam Construction Trade Union has just had a bilateral meeting with the delegation of the Lao Union of Trade Unions of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport led by Mr. Khamla Phommavanh, Chairman of the Lao Union of Trade Unions of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Director of the Waterway Administration.

The talks are an opportunity for the two trade union organizations to strengthen exchanges and exchange operating experiences, contributing to consolidating and developing the cooperative relationship between trade union organizations of Vietnam and Laos.

Speaking to welcome the delegation of the Lao Union of Trade Unions of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Comrade Pham Hoai Phuong, Chairman of the Vietnam Construction Trade Union, expressed his pleasure to welcome the delegation to visit and work in Vietnam.

Comrade Chairman of the Vietnam Construction Trade Union expressed his wish that the two organizations continue to maintain and develop cooperative relations in a practical and effective direction; strengthen exchange and share experiences in trade union organization and activities, care for the lives, represent and protect the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of workers. Comrade believes that, with sincere feelings, trust and solidarity, the cooperative relationship between the Vietnam Construction Trade Union and the Trade Union Union Union of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Laos will become increasingly strong, contributing to fostering the special solidarity and friendship between the two countries.

Speaking at the talks, Comrade Khamla Phommavanh, Chairman of the Union of Trade Unions of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Laos, Director of the Department of Waterways, respectfully thanked the solemn and thoughtful reception of the Vietnam Construction Trade Union for the delegation. He expressed his pleasure to have the opportunity to visit, work and exchange experiences with the Vietnam Construction Trade Union; and highly appreciated the maintenance of exchange and meeting activities between trade union organizations of the two countries, contributing to strengthening understanding and tightening solidarity and friendship between the two sides.

Comrade Khamla Phommavanh also expressed his wish that the two trade union organizations continue to maintain cooperative relations, regularly exchange information, share experiences in trade union organization and activities, especially practical experiences in caring for life, protecting the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of union members and workers. He believes that, on the basis of the traditional friendship and special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, the cooperative relationship between the Vietnam Construction Trade Union and the Trade Union Union Union of the Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport will continue to be consolidated and developed more and more practically and effectively.

At the talks, the two sides gave a general introduction to the trade union organization and activities of each side; and exchanged and shared experiences in trade union work. Through introducing outstanding activities of the Vietnam Construction Trade Union and listening to information from the Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport Union of Trade Unions, the two sides had more opportunities to learn about each other's organization, operating methods and practical experiences, thereby strengthening understanding, attachment and expanding cooperation opportunities in the coming time.

The talks took place in a friendly and united atmosphere, showing the friendly relationship and attachment between the trade union organizations of the two countries. The exchanged contents are the basis for the two sides to continue to maintain exchange activities, share experiences, improve the effectiveness of trade union activities, and better meet the requirements of caring for, representing and protecting the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of union members and workers.

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