Vietnam, Cambodia tighten solidarity to deserve predecessors’ sacrifices
Vietnam and Cambodia must further strengthen solidarity, cooperation and mutual assistance to deserve the contributions and sacrifices of previous generations and meet the aspirations and interests of their people, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has stated.
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam and Cambodia must further strengthen solidarity,cooperation and mutual assistance to deserve the contributions and sacrificesof previous generations and meet the aspirations and interests of their people,Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has stated.
Talking to the media on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (June24), Son said that the celebration of the anniversary is an opportunity for thetwo countries' people to review the past journey so as to have deeper understanding and higherresponsibility in preserving and nurturing the time-honoured bilateralfriendship and solidarity.
He affirmed the past 55 years have witnessed an importantdevelopment period in the Vietnam-Cambodia relations, marked by unforgettablehistorical events when the two countries united to support eachother in the struggles for national independence from the colonial regime, andhelp Cambodia overthrow the Pol Pot genocidal regime, as well as in the buildingand development cause of each country.
Regarding the current bilateral relations, the minister saidthat political ties continue to develop well. The two sides have maintainedhigh-level contacts and exchanges and bilateral cooperation mechanisms in allchannels, even during the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic inthe past two years.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA)
Cooperation in the field of security and defence has beenstrengthened. The two sides have firmly adhered to the principle of not allowingany hostile force to use one's territory to harm the security and interests ofthe other.
On the basis of signed treaties and agreements, the twocountries’ agencies, authorities and local people in border areas have madeefforts to build a shared border of peace, friendship, cooperation anddevelopment. The sides signed two legal documents recognising thecompletion of 84% of the demarcation and marker planting of their shared borderin 2019, and are negotiating to handle the remaining 16%.
The bilateral economic, trade and investment relations havealso posted encouraging results. Two-way trade hit 9.54 billion USD last year,up 79.1% year-on-year, and reached 5.44 billion USD in the first five monthsof 2022, up 18.7% year-on-year. Vietnam is running 188 valid investmentprojects worth 2.8 billion USD in Cambodia, ranking first in ASEAN and amongTop 5 in the world in terms of investment in the country, Son stated.
In the first three months of 2022, over 46,000 Vietnamesetourists visited Cambodia, making Vietnam rank first in terms of the number of visitors to the nation.
The two countries’ leaders have also committed to creatingfavourable conditions for one’s citizens living in the other’s territory, inaccordance with their laws, and the spirit of friendly neighbourliness, headded./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen agreed on measures to deepen the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia during a meeting on June 20.
Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang is leading a high-ranking military delegation of Vietnam to attend the 16th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia at the invitation of Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen. Tea Banh.
The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong has made efforts to further foster its cooperation and friendship with the Cambodian province of Mondulkiri over the past years.
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on June 22 to mark the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia.
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.
Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument (Photo: VNA) 
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA) 
