Phnom Penh (VNA) – The friendship and cooperativerelations between Cambodia and Vietnam have been developing remarkably in thepast time, Prime Minister Hun Sen said at a reception in Phnom Penh onSeptember 21 for outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Thach Du.
PM Hun Sen hoped that bilateral trade will increase to 5billion USD in the near future from the current level of 3 billion USD, whilethe number of Vietnamese tourists to Cambodia will continue increasing.
The PM also hailed the effective cooperation between Cambodianand Vietnamese ministries and localities, especially those along the sharedborder, adding that people-to-people exchanges, including cooperativeactivities of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association and Vietnam-CambodiaFriendship Association, have significantly contributed to increasing mutualunderstanding.
He thanked Vietnam for annually providing scholarships forCambodian students and described Vietnam as one of the important destinationswhich have helped Cambodia train high-qualification human resources.
The PM spoke highly of the ambassador’s contributions toreinforcing and developing the friendship and solidarity between Cambodia andVietnam during his tenure of office.
He took this occasion to thank the VietnameseParty, Government, Army and people for helping the Cambodian people escape fromthe genocidal regime, noting that without the prompt and valuable assistance ofVietnam, the situation would have worsened and more millions of Cambodianpeople would be killed.
For his part, Du expressed his pleasure at the growing friendshipand cooperative ties between Vietnam and Cambodia over the past few years,saying the exchange of delegations, especially visits by senior officials, havecreated a new momentum to drive the bilateral relations forward.
He thanked PM Hun Sen and leaders of Cambodian ministries anddepartments for creating favourable conditions for him to fulfil his missions,contributing to the reinforcement and development of the good neighbourliness,traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability.
Vietnam will continue giving priority to developing thefriendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia, he affirmed. Earlier, the ambassador bid farewell to Acting Head of Stateof Cambodia and President of the Senate Say Chhum; Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection, President of theCambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association Men Saman; and Senior Minister ofForeign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn.
The ambassador is scheduled to bid farewell to Cambodian KingNorodom Sihamoni and President of the National Assembly Heng Samrin in thecoming days.-VNA
Cambodian leaders have received a delegation of former voluntary soldiers, experts and policy beneficiary families led by President of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (VCFA) Vu Mao.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Thach Du highlighted cooperation attainments between the two countries in recent times at a banquet hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh on September 1 to celebrate the 72nd National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945).
More than 30 delegates representing the youth of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia gathered at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on September 8 to share experience in organising activities of youth unions.
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 Prime Minister Hun Sen (Photo: EPA/VNA) 
