Vietnam, Cambodia tighten solidarity to deserve predecessors’ sacrifices
Vietnam and Cambodia must further strengthen solidarity, cooperation and mutual assistance to deserve the contributions and sacrifices of previous generations and meet the aspirations and interests of their people, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has stated.
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam and Cambodia must further strengthen solidarity,cooperation and mutual assistance to deserve the contributions and sacrificesof previous generations and meet the aspirations and interests of their people,Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has stated.
Talking to the media on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (June24), Son said that the celebration of the anniversary is an opportunity for thetwo countries' people to review the past journey so as to have deeper understanding and higherresponsibility in preserving and nurturing the time-honoured bilateralfriendship and solidarity.
He affirmed the past 55 years have witnessed an importantdevelopment period in the Vietnam-Cambodia relations, marked by unforgettablehistorical events when the two countries united to support eachother in the struggles for national independence from the colonial regime, andhelp Cambodia overthrow the Pol Pot genocidal regime, as well as in the buildingand development cause of each country.
Regarding the current bilateral relations, the minister saidthat political ties continue to develop well. The two sides have maintainedhigh-level contacts and exchanges and bilateral cooperation mechanisms in allchannels, even during the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic inthe past two years.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA)
Cooperation in the field of security and defence has beenstrengthened. The two sides have firmly adhered to the principle of not allowingany hostile force to use one's territory to harm the security and interests ofthe other.
On the basis of signed treaties and agreements, the twocountries’ agencies, authorities and local people in border areas have madeefforts to build a shared border of peace, friendship, cooperation anddevelopment. The sides signed two legal documents recognising thecompletion of 84% of the demarcation and marker planting of their shared borderin 2019, and are negotiating to handle the remaining 16%.
The bilateral economic, trade and investment relations havealso posted encouraging results. Two-way trade hit 9.54 billion USD last year,up 79.1% year-on-year, and reached 5.44 billion USD in the first five monthsof 2022, up 18.7% year-on-year. Vietnam is running 188 valid investmentprojects worth 2.8 billion USD in Cambodia, ranking first in ASEAN and amongTop 5 in the world in terms of investment in the country, Son stated.
In the first three months of 2022, over 46,000 Vietnamesetourists visited Cambodia, making Vietnam rank first in terms of the number of visitors to the nation.
The two countries’ leaders have also committed to creatingfavourable conditions for one’s citizens living in the other’s territory, inaccordance with their laws, and the spirit of friendly neighbourliness, headded./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen agreed on measures to deepen the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia during a meeting on June 20.
Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang is leading a high-ranking military delegation of Vietnam to attend the 16th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia at the invitation of Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen. Tea Banh.
The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong has made efforts to further foster its cooperation and friendship with the Cambodian province of Mondulkiri over the past years.
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on June 22 to mark the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia.
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.
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.
Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument (Photo: VNA) 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA) 
