Thailand, Cambodia cooperate in mitigating COVID-19 impacts

Thailand and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to working closely to mitigate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through various bilateral cooperation projects, such as those concerning public health along their border areas.
Thailand, Cambodia cooperate in mitigating COVID-19 impacts ảnh 1At the event (Photo: PRD)
Bangkok (VNA) - Thailandand Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to working closely to mitigateimpacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through various bilateral cooperationprojects, such as those concerning public health along their border areas.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterDon Pramudwinai, and his Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn, recently held avideo conference on ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countriesamidst challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

According to a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ofThailand, the two countries will further enhance economic cooperation byensuring smooth transportation of goods across borders, while effectivelymanaging the cross-border movement of people under the current travelrestrictions.

They also discussed the possibility of expediting land andrail connectivity projects between Sa Kaeo and Banteay Meanchey provinces topromote border development and facilitate the recovery efforts in thepost-COVID-19.

The Thai official expressed his full support for Cambodia as hostof the 13th ASEM Summit to be held in 2021.

Thailand and Cambodia will mark the 70th anniversary of theirdiplomatic relations on December 19, 2020 and will hold activities to celebratethe occasion throughout the following year./.
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