President Vo Van Thuong receives visiting Cambodian Deputy PM
President Vo Van Thuong received Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng, who was on a working visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on March 4.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) welcomes Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng on March 4. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President VoVan Thuong received Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior SamdechKrolahom Sar Kheng, who was on a working visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on March 4.
Congratulating his host on beingelected President of Vietnam, the Cambodian official highly valued the soundrelations between the two countries’ ruling parties, Governments, and peoples.
He appreciated Vietnam’s assistance forhis country in the successful organisation of many important events in 2022 andsocio-economic development. He also thanked the Ministry of Public Security andMinistry of National Defence of Vietnam for their support in various areas,applauding the countries’ cooperation in security and transnational crimefight.
As Cambodia will hold a number ofmajor events in 2023, including the seventh-tenure parliament election, the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, and the ASEAN Para Games, the Deputy PM called onVietnam to share experience and support his country to successfully host theseevents.
The visiting official also askedVietnam to coordinate with Cambodia to hold the conference of border provincesand open two new border gates on the shared borderline, thus promoting thebuilding of a border of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
Stressing the importance of the Vietnam- Cambodia relations, President Thuong expressed his delight at the fruitfulcooperation in all spheres, spoke highly of the effective partnership betweenthe Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Cambodian Ministry of Interior,and appreciated Deputy PM Sar Kheng’s substantial contributions to the settlement of difficultiesfacing Cambodians of Vietnamese origin.
He agreed with the Cambodian DeputyPM on the promotion of cooperation in border areas so as to step up the buildingof a border of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
Vietnam is ready to share experienceto help Cambodia hold important events in 2023, including the seventh-tenureparliament election, the 32nd SEA Games, and the ASEAN Para Games,he went on.
The host leader also asked the DeputyPM to convey his invitation to King Norodom Sihamoni to pay a visit to Vietnamin the near future./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 18 for General Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Cambodia.
The Vinh Xuong international land and waterway border gate, located on the borderline with Cambodia, was officially opened in Vinh Xuong commune of Tan Chau town, the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, on February 23.
A ceremony was held in Chbar Mon city, Cambodia’s Kampong Speu province, on March 3 to mark the completion of upgrades to the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Monument there.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Cambodian Ministry of Interior reviewed the results of their 2022 cooperation plan and signed a new one for this year at a conference in Hanoi on March 4.
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.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) welcomes Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng on March 4. (Photo: VNA) 
