Cambodia-Vietnam relationship is outstanding: Ambassador
Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chay Navuth has praised the relationship between the two neighbouring countries, which are celebrating the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year.
Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chay Navuth. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chay Navuth has praised the relationship between the two neighbouring countries, which are celebrating the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year.
In aninterview granted to the press following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s tripto Cambodia to pay an official visit from November 8-9 and attend the 40th and41st Summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and RelatedSummits from November 10-13, Chay Navuth stressed that the bilateralrelationship is “very outstanding” and the two countries “have very goodcooperation” in all sectors, including education, national defence andhealthcare.
In2020 and 2021 – the first two years of COVID-19, the two countries cooperatedclosely to prevent the pandemic from spreading among the community, henoted.
RecallingPM Chinh’s official visit to Cambodia at the invitation of his counterpartSamdech Techo Hun Sen, the ambassador said the two leaders attended a trade andinvestment promotion forum in Phnom Penh on November 8.
Thisdemonstrates that leaders of both countries have “very good intentions” tolevel up bilateral trade, he said.
ChayNavuth used the occasion to call on Vietnamese investors and visitors to cometo Cambodia on flights launched between Vietnam and Phnom Penh and the UNESCO-recognised Angkor Wat temple complex in the Cambodian province of Siem Reap.
Moreover,Cambodia has introduced a new investment law that is very attractive with a lotof incentives, he noted.
Askedabout the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits andRelated Summits, the ambassador emphasised that Cambodia received substantialsupport from Vietnam to fulfill its ASEAN 2022 Chairmanship, especially interms of technology and human resources.
Followingthe 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and RelatedSummits, Cambodia will will host the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly(AIPA) General Assembly from November 20-25.
Themed“Advancing Together for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient ASEAN”, the 43rdAIPA General Assembly will be presided over by Heng Samrin, President of theNational Assembly of Cambodia and Chairman of the 43rd AIPA General Assembly.
VietnameseNA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will lead a high-ranking delegation to pay anofficial visit to Cambodia and attend the 43rd AIPA General Assembly.
Regardingthis, Ambassador Chay Navuth said this will be the first trip to Cambodia ofHue in his capacity as the NA Chairman, and there will be a lot of things tocome.
The Vietnameseand Cambodian legislatures have learned from each other, shared experience andexchanged visits, he said, praising the Vietnamese side’s donation to theCambodian NA to build its new headquarters.
🐬 Healso lauded Vietnam as an active member of AIPA, noting his belief that thecountry will make further contributions to AIPA as well as Cambodia’s hostingnext week./
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 9 visited Cho Ray-Phnom Penh Hospital and Metfone, an affiliate of the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group, which are considered symbols of the Vietnam-Cambodia partnership.
Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man held talks with First Vice President of the Cambodian NA Cheam Yeap in Phnom Penh on November 11.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh returned to Hanoi on November 13 afternoon, concluding his official visit to Cambodia and his attendance at the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue will attend the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly and pay officials visits to Cambodia and the Philippines from November 19 – 25.
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.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chay Navuth. (Photo: VNA) 
