Within the framework of a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, on July 13, President To Lam met with Chairman of the Cambodian National Assembly Khuon Sudary, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
At the meeting, National Assembly Chairman Khuon Sudary warmly welcomed President To Lam's state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, saying that the leaders of the two countries always have a tradition of visiting each other first and this visit will be the first. a new milestone, contributing to promoting and deepening relations between the two countries.
The Chairman of the National Assembly is pleased to announce that the new Cambodian National Assembly building donated by Vietnam is expected to be inaugurated and put into use soon.
Sincerely conveying the greetings of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and senior Party and state leaders to National Assembly Chairman Khuon Sudary, President To Lam expressed his impression of the strong and dynamic development of the country. The country and people of Cambodia under the wise reign of King Norodom Sihamoni, the skillful leadership of the Senate, National Assembly and Royal Government with the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) as the core.
On this occasion, the President congratulated Cambodia on successfully organizing the Senate election term V on February 25 and the capital/province, city/district/district council election term IV on May 26, saying that he won. The CPP Party's gains at the elections demonstrate the people's trust and support for the role of the CPP under the leadership of President Hun Sen.
Both sides are pleased to see that bilateral cooperation between the two countries has maintained a stable development momentum in recent times; The leaders of the two countries maintain regular contact, bilateral cooperation mechanisms continue to be effective, demonstrating the increase in cohesion and attachment between the two countries.
The two sides highly appreciated the cooperation between the two National Assemblyes in implementing the Cooperation Agreement signed in November 2022 as well as in cooperating with the Lao National Assembly to successfully organize the first Summit of the National Assembly of the three countries in December 2023, creating a foundation for the three countries' parliamentary cooperation to develop strongly, tightening the traditional relationship of friendship and solidarity between the three countries.
The two sides agreed to continue maintaining regular high-level and all-level contacts and exchanges in all channels, including parliamentary channels; Promote economic cooperation and connection, especially the economy in the Vietnam-Cambodia border area, aiming for a trade turnover of 20 billion USD in the coming years; continue to coordinate efforts to build borders of peace, friendship, cooperation and sustainable development;
The two sides also agreed to continue promoting the role of the two National Assembly's in promoting bilateral relations, especially in building institutions and perfecting the legal system for strengthening connection between the two economies. economics, expanding education and training cooperation, creating favorable conditions for strengthening and improving cooperation efficiency in all fields; continue to tighten relations between the three countries of Cambodia - Laos - Vietnam, closely coordinate and support each other at parliamentary and international forums such as the Inter-Parliamentary Council of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (AIPA). ), Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF)...
On this occasion, President To Lam thanked and asked the Cambodian side to continue paying attention and solving difficulties for people of Vietnamese origin in Cambodia, including naturalization, helping people of Vietnamese origin to stabilize their lives and reconcile. enter the country, serve as a bridge for friendship between the two countries; At the same time, create favorable conditions for Vietnamese businesses investing and doing business in Cambodia.
