The meeting between Deputy PMs Le Minh Khai and Men Sam An in Hanoi on June 24 (Photo: VNA) Khai congratulated the CambodianGovernment on the important achievements obtained under PM Hun Sen’sleadership, especially the success in COVID-19 containment and socio-economicreopening and recovery.
Men Sam An, who is also Minister of the National Assembly -Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia, Vice President of the CambodianPeople’s Party, and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam FriendshipAssociation, expressed her honour to represent the Cambodian Government toattend and deliver remarks at the ceremony marking the 55th foundinganniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties held in Hanoi earlier the sameday.
Saying sheis impressed with Vietnam’s all-round attainments over the past years, sheexpressed her belief that under the clear-sighted leadership of the CommunistParty of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government and people will continue reapingmore successes in national reforms and development and unceasingly promotingVietnam’s stature in the international arena.
Both host and guest noted with satisfaction the development of the twocountries’ friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation, especiallythe maintenance of high-level contact and the effective implementation of cooperationmechanisms. Bilateral trade has been on the rise, with Vietnam the largestASEAN investors and one of the five biggest foreign direct investors inCambodia. Partnerships in defence, security, education - training, and locality-to-localityties, especially between border provinces, have continued to be promoted.
The Deputy PMs shared the view that in the time ahead, it is necessary tojointly step up and successfully organise high-level visits and other importantactivities in the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Year 2022; boost economicconnectivity; increase the frequency of direct flights; bring into play thecountries’ border gate systems to facilitate bilateral trade andpeople-to-people exchange; enhance cooperation among localities, particularly borderprovinces; and keep working closely and supporting each other at international,regional, and sub-regional forums, especially this year – when Cambodia holdsthe ASEAN Chairmanship.
Khai appreciated and voiced his hopethat the Cambodian Government and Men Sam An in her positions will continuecreating favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to operate in thecountry and helping Vietnamese-origin people raise their legal status,integrate well into local society, and contribute to the bilateral friendship./.
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