Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Phan Van Giang held talks with Commander-in-Chief of the Cambodian Army Pol Saroeun in Phnom Penh on March 18.
Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Phan Van Giang and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) Pol Saroeun cut the ribbon to inaugurate the RCA’s office building. (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA)– Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the VietnamPeople’s Army (VPA) Phan Van Giang held talks with Commander-in-Chief of theRoyal Cambodian Army (RCA) Pol Saroeun in Phnom Penh on March 18.
At the talks, Pol Saroeun stressedthe importance of the Vietnamese guest’s visit to the implementation of cooperationagreements between the RCA High Command and the VPA General Staff,consolidating the role of defence engagements as a pillar of bilateralrelations.
For his part, Phan Van Giangreiterated that Vietnam prioritises the enhancement of friendship andcomprehensive cooperation with other countries, especially those sharing long-timefriendship and a borderline with Vietnam like Cambodia.
Both sides took note of soundcollaboration between the two armies, particularly in delegation exchange,personnel training, border safeguard, and the repatriation of remains ofVietnamese soldiers, who died in Cambodia during wartime.
They agreed to fully andeffectively implement the contents of bilateral agreements sealed byhigh-ranking leaders, for mutual understanding, peace and security.
After their talks, the twoofficers attended the inauguration ceremony of the RCA’s office building, whichwas built within the framework of Vietnamese and Cambodian armies’ cooperation.
A day earlier, the Chiefof the VPA General Staff and his delegation had a meeting with Prime MinisterHun Sen, who affirmed the Cambodian Government will offer all conditions neededfor the two armies to carry out their joint work in all fields.
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Highlighting the necessityfor increased cooperation between the two armies, particularly in informationexchange, personnel training and joint patrol along the border, Tea Banhpledged to create favourable conditions for those affiliations based onagreement between the two defence ministries.
Giang noted that Cambodia isthe first country he visits after taking office as Chief of the VPA GeneralStaff, which demonstrates his respect and commitment to boosting multifaceted engagementsbetween the two armies.
As part of his visit toCambodia from March 17 to 20, Giang will visit the Vietnam-Cambodia friendshipmonument in Phnom Penh, the Vietnamese Embassy and some Cambodian militaryunits.-VNA
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Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Phan Van Giang and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) Pol Saroeun cut the ribbon to inaugurate the RCA’s office building. (Photo: VNA) 
