Party chief, Cambodian King hold talks in Phnom Penh
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni following an official welcoming ceremony for the Vietnamese Party leader in Phnom Penh on July 20.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (L) and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni hold talks on July 20 (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamonifollowing an official welcoming ceremony for the Vietnamese Party leader inPhnom Penh on July 20.
Welcoming the Vietnamese Party chief andhis entourage, the King described the visit of Nguyen Phu Trong as a especiallyimportant milestone in the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship andcomprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia in the context of thetwo countries celebrating 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties (June 24).
The host and guest exchanged news on theirrespective countries’ recent affairs and expressed their delight at progressachieved by both sides.
The two leaders looked back on bilateralengagement in the past five decades and agreed that the ties, fostered bygenerations of Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders and people, have overcomeobstacles and yielded fruitful outcomes.
King Sihamoni expressed his deep gratitudetoward Vietnam’s support for Cambodia during its past struggle for nationalliberation and against the Pol Pot genocidal regime, as well as in theperiods of rebuilding and developing the country.
Calling Vietnam a great and trustworthyfriend of Cambodia, he said his nation will always stand by Vietnam’s side as agood neighbour.
King Norodom Sihamoni vowed to continue hisfather King Norodom Sihanouk’s legacy in cementing the long-standing friendshipwith Vietnam.
For his part, Party General Secretary Trongstated the growth of Vietnam is closely linked with assistance frominternational friends, including Cambodia.
He took the occasion to invite King NorodomSihamoni and the Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk to visit Vietnam thisyear and in following years, which was accepted by the King.
Both host and guest pledged theircommitments to spare no effort in imbuing the next generations with the Vietnam-Cambodiatraditional relationship and comprehensive cooperation.-VNA
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s upcoming state visit to Cambodia from July 20-22 will open a new stage of development in relations between the two countries.
The upcoming visit to Cambodia by the Party General Secretary will help elevate the bilateral traditional friendship and cooperation to a new height, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Thach Du said.
Vietnam and Cambodia on July 19 held a ceremony to allow each other’s vehicles to go through the pair of international border gates at Le Thanh- Oyadav in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai and the neighbouring Cambodian province of Ratanakiri.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong left Hanoi in the morning of July 20 for a State visit to Cambodia from July 20-22 at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.
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.
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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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (L) and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni hold talks on July 20 (Photo: VNA) 
