Cambodia will do its best to develop the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam to a new height, Cambodian Senate President Say Chhum assured Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong during their meeting in Hanoi on December 16.

Cambodian Senate President Say Chhum (left) and Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Say Chhum said he believes that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese people will harvest new successes in the national construction and development.

He affirmed that the Cambodian Senate will continue pushing the implementation of signed agreements and joint statements during visits by leaders of the two Parties and countries.

The Cambodian Senate leader took the occasion to expressed gratitude for the kind help that Vietnam has provided to Cambodia’s national liberation cause and its rescue of Cambodian people from the genocidal regime, as well as the assistance to Cambodia’s national development.

The Party leader, for his part, made it clear that Vietnam continually treasures the development of traditional friendship and coordination with Cambodia for the benefit of the two peoples.

Speaking highly of the outcomes of talks between the Cambodian Senate President and the Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman, he asked the two legislatures to continue sharing experience and information while working closely together at international forums.

He urged the legislatures to monitor and accelerate the implementation of signed agreements and conventions.

The host also informed his guest of Vietnam’s latest developments and preparations for the 12th National Party Congress.

President confident in ties between Vietnamese, Cambodian legislatures

President Truong Tan Sang has expressed his belief that cooperation between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Cambodian Senate will grow further.

Meeting Senate President Say Chhum in Hanoi on December 16, the State leader congratulated Cambodia on its economic achievements and enhanced position on the international arena.

He asked Cambodia to continue providing support for Vietnamese nationals living in the country so that they can contribute to Cambodia’s national construction and the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Senate President Say Chhhum informed the host of the outcomes of his talks with National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, saying that both sides discussed each country’s socio-economic developments and shared experience in personnel and office work.

The two legislatures have agreed to continue further strengthening collaboration for the benefit of the two peoples, he said.

He affirmed the Cambodian Senate’s support of efforts to promote comprehensive links between the two nations, including working closely with Vietnam on border demarcation and building a borderline of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation and development.

The traditional friendship and mutual support between the two countries are built with the sacrifice of many voluntary Vietnamese soldiers and experts, the Cambodian Senate leader said, adding that the Cambodian people will forever bear in mind the great help of Vietnam during the most difficult time of Cambodia.

He expressed joy at the strengthened ties between the two countries, noting that last year, Vietnam became the sixth largest investor in Cambodia and the top source of tourists to the country.

Two-way trade hit 3 billion USD last year and is on track to 5 billion USD.

Prime Minister meets Cambodian Senate President

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has suggested to President of the Cambodia Senate Say Chhum that Vietnam and Cambodia enhance cooperation in all areas, especially in economics, trade, investment and tourism.

The government leader made the proposal at a meeting in Hanoi on December 16 with the Cambodian guest, who is on an official visit at the invitation of National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung.

PM Dung asked Cambodia to continue facilitating the operation of Vietnamese businesses in the country.

Vietnam will do its utmost, together with Cambodia, to deepen the two countries’ relationship in a pragmatic and effective manner, for the interests and common development of the two nations and peoples, the Prime Minister said.

He expressed his hope that the two sides will closely coordinate with each other in speeding up border demarcation and marker planting, building a shared border of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation and development, and promoting economic, cultural and social ties between the their border localities.

He proposed Cambodian competent agencies join hands with the Vietnamese side to soon address issues regarding the legal status of Vietnamese nationals in Cambodia, helping them stabilise their lives in the host country.

PM Dung hailed the outcomes of the talks between the Cambodian Senate President and Chairman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung, and affirmed that the Cambodian Senate President’s visit will significantly contribute to forging the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

For his part, the Cambodian guest said he was delighted to witness all-round achievements Vietnam has recorded over the past time.

He applauded the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, particularly in economics, trade and investment.

Cambodia is always a good brother, a good neighbour, a good friend and a good partner of Vietnam, he said, noting the two countries will continue joining hands with each other to firmly move forwards, for the benefits of their people.

The Cambodian people will never forget Vietnam’s great support for the country, the guest said.

He affirmed the Cambodia Senate’s backing of the two Governments’ efforts in stepping up the comprehensive ties.

Cambodia will closely coordinate with Vietnam in border demarcation and marker planting to build a shared border of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation and development, he said.

VNA