An Giang, Cambodia’s Takeo province forge cooperation
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang and Cambodia’s Takeo province agreed on August 29 to reinforce their cooperation in protecting security, and social order and safety along the shared border during the second half of this year.
An Giang (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of AnGiang and Cambodia’s Takeo province agreed on August 29 to reinforce theircooperation in protecting security, and social order and safety along the sharedborder during the second half of this year.
The consensus was reached during a regular meeting between representativesof the two localities in An Giang province.
The two sides will push border economic development and createfavourable conditions for border residents to exchange goods, have medicalcheck-ups and visit their relatives, while sharing information aboutenvironmental protection and water resources management in the border area.
The delegates proposed the Vietnamese and Cambodian governmentsupgrade the Bac Dai-Bak Dai auxiliary border gate to a main one, and open theVinh Gia-Ta O auxiliary gate, an auxiliary gate in Vinh Nguon ward, Chau Doccity, An Giang province, and another in Kompong Krosang commune, Borey Cholsardistrict, Takeo province, in an effort to facilitate trade between the twosides.
Leaders of the two provinces consented to better thecommunication work to encourage locals to abide by laws of the countries, aswell as treaties, agreements and border regulations they reached.
They will also step up collaboration in culture, economy andcrime combat, the meeting heard.
In the first six months of the year, An Giang and Takeorecorded noted achievements in affiliation in various areas, ranging fromeconomy, trade, agriculture, culture, tourism, health care, education andtransportation to border marker demarcation, and search for remains ofVietnamese volunteer soldiers in Cambodia.
They exchanged information and conducted joint patrols,helping ensure social order and safety, and border security, and spur localsocio-economic development.-VNA
The Kien Giang University in Vietnam’s southern province of Kien Giang and Cambodia’s Chea Sim Kamchaymear University inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh on May 24.
Nhem Valy, Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Council of the Solidarity for the Development of Cambodian Motherland, has highly valued efforts made by the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in building a peaceful and friendship borderline between the two countries.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, and five Cambodian localities of Kep, Kampot, Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong and Phnom Penh have enjoyed sound cooperation cross the fields of agriculture, aquaculture, trade, healthcare, education, culture-sports, tourism, and defence-security.
Cambodia-Vietnam relations are developing practically while the friendship and solidarity are preserved and consolidated in any circumstance, said a Cambodian official.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
At the meeting (Source: VNA) 
