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.
President Luong Cuong expressed his belief that, building on the strong foundation laid by generations of leaders and peoples of both countries, including former President Tran Duc Luong’s great contributions, the Vietnam – Cambodia relationship will continue to grow sustainably and effectively for the benefit of both nations.
Throughout the day, senior Cambodian delegations, including officials from the Royal Palace, the Cambodian People’s Party, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Government, ministries and sectors came to the embassy to pay their respects to the former leader of Vietnam.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu held working sessions with officials from the Cambodian ministries of Education, Youth and Sport, and Civil Service on May 19 and 20 to promote education and youth cooperation between the two nations.
The event to express deep respect and gratitude to the founder of modern Vietnam saw the attendance of leaders from units under the Vietnamese Embassy.
The Cambodian official highlighted the pride of marching alongside forces from Vietnam, Laos, and China, marking the first time a Vietnamese-hosted parade featured foreign troops – a meaningful gesture in today’s global challenges.
Today, Vietnam has emerged as a meeting point for peace-loving nations around the world, he said, highlighting its growing role as a venue for reconciliation and a platform for addressing critical global challenges.
World leaders have flooded Vietnam with congratulatory messages as the country is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).
CPP President and Senate President Hun Sen will visit Vietnam to attend the grand ceremony celebrating the country’s 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification on April 29–30.
The top Vietnamese legislator reaffirmed that Vietnam always remembers the valuable support provided by the Cambodian people during difficult times and expressed pride in the joint struggle to overthrow the genocidal regime, restore peace, and lay the foundation for Cambodia’s current prosperity.
High-ranking delegations from Laos and Cambodia will attend the grand ceremony celebrating Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of liberation of the South and national reunification at the invitation of the Vietnamese Party and State leaders.
The Khmer Times article said Vietnam’s achievements over the past 50 years will serve as a solid foundation for its next chapter - a transformative era as the country eyes upper-income status by 2045.
To follow through on these high-level discussions, both host and guest agreed to further consolidate solidarity and tighten cooperation, while boosting collaboration in the fields of economy, security-defence, education-training, and people-to-people exchanges.
The Vietnamese mission to the UN will further its close coordination with the Lao counterpart and support Laos’ memberships within the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the UNICEF Executive Board this year.
Vietnamese leaders have sent letters of congratulations and bouquets to the Lao and Cambodian sides on the occasion of the traditional Bun Pi May festival in Laos and the Chol Chhnam Thmey festival in Cambodia.
The Cambodian officials affirmed that Vietnam and Cambodia are brotherly neighbouring countries that always stand shoulder to shoulder and support each other in all circumstances. They also thanked the Party, Government, and people of Vietnam, especially the Vietnam People's Army, for helping Cambodia overthrow the genocidal Pol Pot regime and rebuild the country.
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Youth Union on April 11 held a gathering to mark the traditional New Year festivals of Cambodia (Chol Chnam Thmay) and Laos (Bunpimay).
HCM City always values and does its utmost to preserve, strengthen, and promote the sound relations with Cambodia in general and its localities in particular, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Thi Dieu Thuy stated, stressing the city’s interest in bolstering business cooperation, trade promotion, and exchange of goods to capitalise on economic, trade, and investment opportunities.
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.
Addressing the third Trade Policy Review (TPR) session of Cambodia at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 26, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung applauded Cambodia’s efforts to realise the target of escaping from the least developed country (LDC) status by 2029.
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said his country values defence cooperation with Vietnam, pledging to support and facilitate Vietnam’s efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of the volunteer soldiers. He also expressed his support for Vietnamese defence enterprises effectively operating in Cambodia.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu underlined his commitment to advancing Vietnam - Cambodia collaboration across the board, especially in politics, defence – security, economy, and people-to-people ties.
President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Khuon Sudary highlighted the long-standing friendship with Vietnam, and held that both sides should develop concrete programmes and plans to implement high-level agreements.
