APPF and Vietnam’s participation (Source: VNA)
The state visit to Cambodia by General Secretary To Lam and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam is believed not only to contribute to the solid political foundation for Vietnam – Cambodia relations, but also to create new impetus for comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties and two countries, as well as among the Parties and countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
At the invitation of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, His Excellency To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, paid a State Visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on 6 February 2026.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that the state visit by General Secretary Lam and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam has made an important contribution to the enhancement of the friendship, good neighbourliness, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability in all areas between the two countries.
Defence and security cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia has become increasingly substantive, while economic, trade and investment partnership recorded strong growth, with bilateral trade reaching 11.33 billion USD in 2025, up 11.7% from 2024.
General Secretary To Lam stressed that his state visit to Laos and Cambodia is of special significance, being the first overseas trip by a leader of the Vietnamese Party and State immediately after the 14th National Party Congress, clearly demonstrating the consistent policy of the Vietnamese Party and State to treasure and prioritise Laos and Cambodia.
With support from the Government and people of Vietnam, the establishment will be upgraded and added with new facilities to improve infrastructure, modernise the learning environment, and increase student admission capacity.
The three PMs agreed to continue adopting policies and measures to facilitate trade, investment and cooperation on a complementary and win-win basis, shifting from expansion in scale to improvement in quality and efficiency.
As neighbouring countries with similar historical backgrounds and national development conditions, as well as many shared concerns, the high-level meeting serves as a mechanism and forum for the three sides to further exchange views and opinions, thereby seeking strategic measures for opening up development opportunities and space for each country within the trilateral framework.
Briefing the Cambodian side on the results of the CPV’s 14th National Congress, Chairman Man affirmed that Vietnam’s foreign policy consistently follows the line of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, development, and being a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community.
The meeting of the leaders of the CPV, CPC and LPRP achieved very positive outcomes, covering all areas of cooperation among the three Parties and countries, and once again affirming that relations among the three Parties, countries and people are of strategic and long-term significance.
General Secretary To Lam appreciated the sentiments and important contributions of Heng Samrin to Vietnam – Cambodia relations over the past decades, as well as his continued role as an example and source of inspiration for future generations in preserving and promoting the long-standing friendship between the countries.
The VFF leader said relations between the two Parties, States and Fronts have continued to be strengthened in a more substantive and cohesive manner, and commended the effective coordination between the two Fronts in organising people-to-people exchanges in border areas, contributing to peace, stability, friendship and solidarity along the shared border.
The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the situation of each Party and country following major political events and highly valued the positive development of relations between the two Parties and countries in recent years, emphasising that cooperation between the two Parties serves as the foundation guiding the overall Vietnam-Cambodia relationship.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Hun Sen witnessed the signing and exchange of cooperation documents between Vietnamese and Cambodian ministries, agencies and localities in Phnom Penh on February 6.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
State President Luong Cuong on February 6 received the newly appointed Ambassadors of Indonesia and the Philippines on the occasion of their presentation of credentials to take up their posts in Vietnam.
Tay Ninh has five constituencies for the election to the 16th NA, with 15 seats to be filled; 27 constituencies for the provincial People’s Council, electing 81 deputies; and 634 commune-level constituencies, with 2,059 seats for People’s Councils at the grassroots level.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Justice’s commitment to sharing experience with its Cuban counterpart in fulfilling their respective mandates, contributing to the continued strengthening of fraternal solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and mutual trust between the Parties, States and people of Vietnam and Cuba.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan praised Dong Nai for its serious, proactive and law-compliant preparations, stressing that the province should continue to regard the election as a top political task, strictly implementing procedures in line with the law and schedule, thoroughly reviewing candidate dossiers, ensuring proper structure and representation, and safeguarding citizens’ voting rights, including those of migrant workers, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen affirmed that Cambodia treasures and seeks to further strengthen the bilateral relations. He also hailed Vietnam’s socio-economic progress, saying he hopes that the sides will further open their markets to deepen economic linkages.
