Vietnamese President hosts Cambodian People's Party official
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.
State President Luong Cuong (R) shakes hands with Men Sam An, Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), at their meeting in Hanoi on May 25, 2025 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – ☂State President Luong Cuong on May 25 hosted a reception for Men Sam An, Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), who led a high-level Cambodian delegation to pay tribute to and attend the memorial service for former State President Tran Duc Luong.
The host extended heartfelt thanks to King Norodom Sihamoni, President of the CPP and President of the Senate Hun Sen, and other senior Cambodian leaders for their condolences and for sending a delegation to pay respects to the former Vietnamese leader. He said that this gesture reflects Cambodia's sincere affection for and close-knit bond with Vietnam and the deceased personally.
The Vietnamese State leader expressed his belief that, building on the strong foundation laid by generations of leaders and peoples of both countries, including Luong’s great contributions, the Vietnam – Cambodia relationship will continue to grow sustainably and effectively for the benefit of both nations.
Men Sam An, who is also President of the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland and Chairwoman of the Cambodia – Vietnam Friendship Association, extended her deepest condolences to the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, as well as to the bereaved family.
Tran Duc Luong was a respected leader who had made significant contributions to Vietnam’s national construction and development, she stressed, affirming that Cambodia will always remember and appreciate his great dedications to promoting the close friendship between the two countries and their peoples.
The meeting between State President Luong Cuong and Men Sam An, Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party, in Hanoi on May 25, 2025 (Photo: VNA)
President Cuong highly valued the Cambodian official’s important contributions to the friendship and solidarity between the peoples of Vietnam and Cambodia, showing his hope that Men Sam An will continue playing an active role in advancing the partnership and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Men Sam An recalled the assistance given to Cambodia by generations of Vietnamese leaders and people, affirming that had it not been for Vietnam’s support, there would haven't been a Cambodia like it is today.
Regarding measures for stepping up Vietnam – Cambodia relations in the time ahead, the two sides agreed to actively implement agreements reached by high-ranking leaders during the meeting of top leaders of the three Parties of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos in February this year, as well as on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification of Vietnam.
The two sides also underscored the importance of the traditional solidarity, close bonds, and mutual support between Vietnam and Cambodia, as well as among Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, especially amid current regional and global uncertainties. They affirmed that the bilateral and trilateral relationships have stood the test of time and continued to grow for the sake of each country, contributing to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
The Cambodian official congratulated Vietnam on its development achievements, expressing her strong confidence that Vietnam will realise the goals set by the Party and State, including becoming a modern and upper-middle income country by 2030 – the centenary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and a high-income developed socialist country by 2045 – the 100th founding anniversary of the nation./.
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