14th National Party Congress

Through 10 topics, the conference focuses on the key contents and new points in the documents of the 14th National Party Congress.

After 40 years of renewal, vivid practical evidence has enabled the Party to affirm the private sector as one of the most important driving forces of the national economy and a pioneering force in the development of science, technology and innovation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A grand welcome ceremony was held on the morning of February 6 at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh for Party General Secretary To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation during their State visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia. Acting on the authorisation of King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, Samdech Techo Hun Sen presided over the official ceremony.

Party General Secretary To Lam arrived in Phnom Penh on the morning of February 6, beginning a State visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia at the invitation of King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni.

As the country enters a new era marked by extensive global integration, digital transformation and global competition, culture has ascended to its rightful place as soft power.

The Party, State and people of Vietnam stand ready to work closely with and support their Lao counterparts in the cause of national defence, building and development.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with President of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on February 5, as part of the ongoing state visit to Laos by Party General Secretary To Lam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith co-chaired a conference in Vientiane on February 5 on outcomes of the 14th National Party Congress, on the occasion of the former’s state visit to Laos.

As part of the visit, Party General Secretary To Lam met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and President of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane.

Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to Laos is of historic significance, contributing to the continued consolidation and advancement of the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos in an increasingly substantive, effective, and in-depth manner, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries.

The VFF and the LFNC need to work closely together to celebrate major holidays and important events of each country, especially in 2027 - the Year of Vietnam - Laos Friendship, which will feature milestones of profound significance, such as the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.