Savoeun, during his reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu in Phnom Penh on Mach 20, congratulated Vietnam on its remarkable achievements under the clear-sighted leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, headed by General Secretary To Lam. He expressed his belief that Vietnam would successfully implement its administrative reform and organizational streamlining, leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness.

The Deputy PM thanked the Party, State, and people of Vietnam for their longstanding and invaluable support for Cambodia’s development and prosperity. He also emphasized the importance of educating and raising awareness among citizens, especially the younger generations of both countries, about the strong traditional friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Sincere and heartfelt relations are essential for the two countries’ long-term success, said the Cambodian official.

Ambassador Vu for his part expressed his admiration for Cambodia’s rapid development and congratulated the Cambodian people on their significant achievements under the leadership of the Cambodian People’s Party, chaired by Hun Sen, and the Royal Government of Cambodia, led by Prime Minister Hun Manet.

He thanked the Deputy PM for his continuous support and goodwill towards Vietnam, as well as for his strong backing of cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and Cambodia’s National Police during his tenure as Commissioner-General of the National Police, and emphasized that security and defence cooperation remains a pillar of the two countries’ partnership.

Vu praised Cambodia’s efforts in combating drug-related crime under the guidance of the National Authority for Combating Drugs, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun, helping to maintain social order and ensure public safety. He proposed that relevant agencies from both countries continue to enhance cooperation, share intelligence, provide technical support, and train personnel to improve drug prevention and control efforts.

The diplomat outlined several key directions for future cooperation, including promoting specific cooperation plans across various sectors in line with the strategic direction agreed upon by the two countries’ top leaders. He particularly emphasized the need to boost trade and investment cooperation, enhance economic and infrastructure connectivity, and work towards achieving a bilateral trade turnover of US$20 billion in the near future.

Ambassador committed to fostering Vietnam-Cambodia ties

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu met with Samdech Heng Samrin, Honorary President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and Honorary Chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council to the King of Cambodia, in Phnom Penh on March 18, pledging efforts to foster all-round cooperation between the two countries.