Vietnamese Party, State leaders send congratulations to Cambodia on Independence Day
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee sent a congratulatory message to the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Central Committee, while Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong sent flower baskets to King Norodom Sihamoni and CPP President Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Cambodia’s 69th Independence Day on November 9.
Celebrating the 69th Independence Day in Cambodia (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Communist Party of Vietnam(CPV) Central Committee sent a congratulatory message to the CambodianPeople’s Party (CPP) Central Committee, while Party General Secretary NguyenPhu Trong sent flower baskets to King Norodom Sihamoni and CPP President Samdech Techo HunSen on Cambodia’s 69th Independence Day on November 9.
On the occasion, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a letter ofcongratulations to King Norodom Sihamoni, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh extended his greetings to Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue also extended his congratulations to President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Say Chhum andPresident of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin.
In these congratulatory messages and letters, the CPVCentral Committee and senior leaders of Vietnam lauded key achievements thatCambodia has reaped in the past nearly seven decades as well as the country’seffective COVID-19 control, positive outcomes in socio-economic recovery and development, and successful organisation of commune/ ward council elections in June this year.
The Vietnamese leader also highly appreciated Cambodia'srole and important contributions as the Chair of the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly(AIPA) in 2022, serving the building of a peaceful, stable and prosperous ASEANCommunity.
They believed that Cambodian people will obtain new andgreater achievements in the cause of national safeguarding, construction anddevelopment.
Expressing their delight at the growth of the nations’ good neighbourliness,traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term stability, the CPVCentral Committee and senior leaders said the sides have well coordinatedactivities in the Vietnam-Cambodia and Cambodia-Vietnam friendship year to markthe 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
Vietnam will work with Cambodia in protecting, preservingand nurturing the bilateral relationship in order to bring benefits to theirpeople, for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and theworld, they remarked.
On the occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui ThanhSon sent a congratulatory letter to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn./.
The traditional friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Cambodia have been further strengthened since the two countries established diplomatic ties in June 1967.
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung had a working session with Cambodian Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth in Phnom Penh on November 8, seeking ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of post, telecommunications, and digital transformation.
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.
Vietnam and Cambodia on November 9 issued a joint statement on the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s two-day official visit to Cambodia, affirming the resolve to further consolidate and develop their friendship and cooperation in an increasingly substantive and effective manner.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received in Phnom Penh on November 9 Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Men Sam An, during which they agreed to enhance cooperation between localities, especially border ones, and promote people-to-people exchange.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
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.
Celebrating the 69th Independence Day in Cambodia (Photo: VNA) 
