Hanoi (VNA) - Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, returned to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport on April 10 evening, concluding their official visits to Laos and Cambodia from April 9–10.
The visits were made at the invitations of Vilay Lakhamphong, Politburo member and Permanent member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and Samdech Say Chhum, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and Chairman of Standing Board of the CPP Central Committee.
During the two-day trip, Tu and the Vietnamese delegation conducted more than 20 activities in Laos and Cambodia. The senior Vietnamese Party official held discussions with high-ranking leaders of both countries on major orientations to further promote comprehensive cooperation, with a focus on effectively implementing signed agreements and deepening ties in a practical manner aligned with the interests of the people.
On this occasion, he also witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between the Office of the CPV Central Committee and the Office of the LPRP Central Committee, as well as memoranda of understanding between several Vietnamese localities and border provinces of Laos and Cambodia.
Tu also visited and met with staff of the Vietnamese embassies and members of the Vietnamese communities in both countries.
These marked the first official visits by the Permanent member of the Secretariat to the two neighbouring countries, taking place at a time of significant political and cultural importance. The people of Laos and Cambodia are preparing to celebrate their traditional New Year festivals, namely Bunpimay and Chol Chhnam Thmey, which highlight cultural identity, community solidarity, and the long-standing bonds among the three Indochinese nations.
The visits also came shortly after Vietnam successfully held its 14th National Party Congress and the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels, completing leadership consolidation and launching new strategic orientations.
Notably, they followed the highly successful state visits by then Party General Secretary To Lam to Laos and Cambodia in February, demonstrating continuity and consistency in the implementation of the Party’s foreign policy. They not only reflect policy inheritance but also translate high-level commitments into concrete actions, thus creating fresh momentum for trilateral cooperation./.
Vietnam’s senior Party official meets with Cambodian alumni in Phnom Penh
Tu expressed his appreciation for the practical and effective contributions made by generations of Cambodian students who studied in Vietnam. Serving in various roles across the Party, State, ministries, localities and businesses, these alumni have effectively applied their knowledge and experience to contribute to Cambodia’s development, while also playing an important role in promoting mutual understanding, trust and cooperation between the two countries.
