Laos and Vietnam Exchange Experiences on Party-State Coordination
On September 8, the Organization Board of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee held a seminar in Vientiane with experts from the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) to share practical experiences on strengthening coordination between Party and administrative authorities. The seminar particularly focused on Vietnam's "dual-office" model where Party secretaries also serve as administration committee chairpersons. This reflects efforts to enhance governance capacity within Laos' one-party system and the close relationship with Vietnam.
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