Phnom Penh (VNA)🅰 – The Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh on April 4 hosted a gathering with the Standing Board of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) to celebrate Cambodia’s Choul Chnam Thmey festival and mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
The event saw the presence of senior Cambodian leaders, including CPP Vice President and Chairman of the Standing Board of the CPP Central Committee Samdech Say Chhum; CPP Vice President, President of the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland (SFDCM), and President of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association Samdech Men Sam An; President of the National Assembly of Cambodia Samdech Khuon Sudary; as well as members of the CPP Central Committee.
In his welcome remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu extended his warmest greetings to the Cambodian people on the occasion of their traditional New Year. He congratulated Cambodia on its recent achievements and expressed his hope that the Cambodian people will continue to enjoy peaceful and joyful Choul Chnam Thmey celebrations under the leadership of the CPP.
Vu also highlighted that while joining the Cambodian people in welcoming the New Year, the Vietnamese people are also preparing for a major national celebration - the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification - a historic milestone that paved the way for Vietnam's development and prosperity. After five decades, Vietnam is entering a new era of dynamic growth, with aspirations for a strong, modern, and prosperous nation.
The Ambassador emphasised that this anniversary is also a time to express gratitude to international friends, including the Cambodian people, for their support during Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation.
The support and sacrifices of the Cambodian people are a testament to the deep-rooted friendship and solidarity between the two nations, he said.
Speaking at the event, CPP Vice President Say Chhum praised the embassy’s thoughtful organisation of the celebration, reaffirming that the Cambodia-Vietnam relationship based on the motto “Good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability” has continued to flourish.
He reaffirmed the CPP’s high regard for the ties with Vietnam, underscoring its appreciation for the support of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers in Cambodia’s fight against the Pol Pot regime.
Say Chhum expressed his confidence that under the wise leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam led by General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam will achieve the goal of becoming a developed country with high income by 2045, as well as enhance its position in the region and in the international arena.
Later the same day, CPP Vice President Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng visited the embassy to extend his best wishes to its staff and conveyed greetings to leaders and the people of Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of national reunification./.
The annual business dialogue in Cambodia attracted around 150 delegates, including Vietnamese businesses and Vietnamese-origin companies operating in Cambodia across various sectors such as finance, banking, insurance, telecommunications, agriculture, construction, interior design, food services, transportation, logistics, trade, healthcare, and tourism.
The Deputy Minister noted that the Vietnamese defence ministry is looking forward to the participation of the three counterparts, which would contribute to the celebration’s overall success and demonstrate solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and its three neighbouring countries.
With over 60,000 members across 41 provinces and cities nationwide, the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association is one of Vietnam’s largest bilateral friendship organisations, reflecting widespread public support for stronger Vietnam-Cambodia relationship.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
