Cambodian PM’s Vietnam visit hoped to further advance bilateral relations
The official visit to Vietnam from December 11-12 by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet is expected to contribute to lifting Vietnam-Cambodia relations to a new height, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondent in Phnom Penh.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet on the occasion of the ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit in Saudi Arabia on October 20, 2023. (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – The official visit to Vietnam from December 11-12 by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HunManet is expected to contributeto lifting Vietnam-Cambodia relations to a new height,Vietnamese Ambassadorto Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang said in an interviewgranted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondent in Phnom Penh.
The diplomathighlighted the significance and importance of the visit, saying that it willcontribute to further tightening and deepening the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability between the two countries on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, effective cooperation and respect for each other's interests.
He also spotlighted thefruitful development of the traditional friendship and cooperation between thetwo countries, saying that the Vietnam-Cambodia relations have been tested, anddeveloped practically across fields, becoming a valuable common asset of their people.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang. (Photo: VNA)
Achievements of therelations over the last 56 years have contributed positively to the developmentof each country, thereby helping to further advance the bilateral relationship, hesaid.
Regarding the resultsof the bilateral cooperation after the COVID-19 pandemic, Tang said both nationshave made great efforts to effectively control the pandemic and soon resumed bilateraland multilateral diplomatic activities.
According to theambassador, the two sides carried out a series of activities to celebrate the55th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2022. This year, CambodianPrime Minister Hun Manet had a series of meetings with senior Vietnamese leadersat international forums and conferences. Bilateral mechanisms have been also maintained.
The two countries have also paid heed to stepping up economic, trade andinvestment cooperation, resulting in the constantly growing two-way trade, thediplomat stressed.
Two-way trade betweenVietnam and Cambodia hit 10.57 billion USD in 2022, and 7.1 billion USD in thefirst 10 months of 2023. The figure is predicted to reach about 9 billion USDin 2023.
Tang added that there remains ample room and potential for both sides to enhancetourism cooperation as the field has witnessed robust growth with over 880,000Vietnamese tourists visiting Cambodia and over 300,000 Cambodians travelling toVietnam in the first 10 months of 2023./.
Secretary General of the Vietnamese National Assembly and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong held talks with Secretary General of the Cambodian NA Leng Peng Long in Hanoi on December 1.
President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Khuon Sudary left Hanoi on December 2 afternoon, concluding a successful official visit to Vietnam from November 30-December 2 at the invitation of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
The official visit by Cambodian National Assembly (NA) President Samdech Moha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary reaffirmed the importance that Cambodia attaches to its relations with Vietnam and helped enhance the relations between the NAs of the two countries, said Chairman of the NA’s Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha.
Vietnam and Cambodia have officially launched a bilateral cross-border QR payment link, allowing their peoples to scan QR codes to make payments in each other’s country using their local currency.
The comprehensive and friendly cooperation between the Vietnamese and Cambodian Governments, ministries, and localities along the shared border has been continuously consolidated and developed, with positive changes recorded in the fields of economy and trade, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun said while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Huy Tang in Phnom Penh on December 5.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet on the occasion of the ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit in Saudi Arabia on October 20, 2023. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang. (Photo: VNA) 
