
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Party General Secretary andPresident of Laos Bounnhang Vorachith has arrived in Phnom Penh capital city,beginning his State visit to Cambodia from February 9-10.
A grand welcome ceremony for the Lao leader was held at the RoyalPalace under the chair of King Norodom Sihamoni, according to the CambodianMinistry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
During his stay in Cambodia, the Lao leader is scheduled to paycourtesy visits to President of the Senate Samdech Say Chhum, President of theNational Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin and Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
The State visit by Lao Party General Secretaryand President Bounnhang Vorachith will be another significant milestone tofurther strengthen the comprehensive and long-lasting strategic partnership aswell as to promote good bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation in allfields between the two good neighbouring countries and their people, theCambodian ministry said in a statement./.