Vietnam treasures historical values in relations with Cambodia: Top leader
Vietnam always treasures the historical values in the relationship with Cambodia as well as the Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia ties, and will join hands with the two neighbouring countries to make the cooperation among the nations to a more substantive and effective fashion, meeting their practical requirements, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said on October 5.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam meets with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Paris on October 5 (local time) (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnam always treasures the historical values in the relationship with Cambodia as well as the Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia ties, and will join hands with the two neighbouring countries to make the cooperation among the nations to a more substantive and effective fashion, meeting their practical requirements, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said on October 5.
Meeting with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in the framework of his trip to France for attending the 19th Francophonie Summit, Lam said he appreciates Cambodia’s support for Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi.
He congratulated Cambodia on its selection as the host of the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026 and expressed his hope that under the leadership of Cambodia, the Francophonie community will further develop, adding Vietnam will back Cambodia to successfully organise this important event.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Cambodian King’s coronation (October 29), Lam praised Cambodia for the achievements it has recorded over the past two decades, voicing his confidence that the country will continue attaining more important and comprehensive accomplishments, helping improve local livelihoods and better the nation’s role and position in the international arena.
King Norodom Sihamoni, for his part, thanked Vietnam for its support to and unwavering trust in Cambodia on its path to develop the socio-economy, culture, education and science and technology.
💛 The two leaders expressed their delight at the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, time-honoured, and sustainable and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries over the past time. They also said they hope that generations of the two countries will continue nurturing and promoting the bilateral relations in accordance with their requirements in the new development period./.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam had a meeting with Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) Louise Mushikiwabo on October 5 (local time) as part of his trip to France for attendance at the 19th Francophonie Summit and an official visit.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam had meetings with Viola Amherd, President of the Swiss Confederation and head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport; and Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, on the occasion of his attendance at the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris on October 5.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam had meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Belgian PM Alexander De Croo in Paris on October 5 within the framework of the 19th Francophonie Summit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
