Vietnam and Laos Strengthen Media Ties Through News Agency Cooperation
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh met with General Director of the Lao News Agency (KPL), Vannasin Simmavong, in Hanoi to discuss and strengthen the cooperation between the two news agencies. The meeting highlighted the successful outcomes of their collaboration in information exchange and support.
The two agencies have maintained a steady flow of daily news and photos, with reciprocal access to each other's platforms. Mai Van Chinh praised these outcomes and acknowledged the VNA's support for KPL in technical assistance, personnel training, and establishing an information website for Laos' ASEAN Chairmanship Year. Vannasin Simmavong briefed Mai Van Chinh on the talks between KPL and VNA, expressing gratitude for Vietnam's support, particularly the VNA's role in KPL's establishment and growth.
KPL assists VNA by distributing one thousand copies of their website Pictorial in Laos and providing the VNA bureau in Vientiane with complimentary copies of the Pathet Laos daily newspaper. Delegations from VNA and KPL held talks to review their cooperation for 2022-25 and signed a professional cooperation agreement for 2026-30. The two agencies have also jointly organised photo exhibitions to mark major political and diplomatic events.
Mai Van Chinh stressed the importance of VNA and KPL as communication bridges between the two countries, urging them to build on past achievements and effectively carry out their cooperation agreement in the new period. He emphasized personnel training, professional development, and innovation in journalism technology as key areas for future collaboration.
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