Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army, General Vong Pisen - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Welcoming General Vong Pisen and the Royal Cambodian Army delegation to visit Vietnam, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Kingdom of Cambodia (November 9, 1953 - November 9, 2023), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh believes that the visit will be a great success, creating a strong driving force for military and defense cooperation activities between the two countries in the coming time.

Congratulating the achievements that the Cambodian people have made over the past 70 years under the leadership of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), especially the victory of the CPP in the 7th National Assembly election in July 2023, as well as Cambodia's socio-economic recovery and development after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister believes that under the leadership of the CPP led by Samdech Techo Hun Sen and the close direction of the Royal Government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia will continue to achieve more achievements in the coming time.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always supports an independent, self-reliant, peaceful, prosperous Cambodia that plays an increasingly greater role in the international arena - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army affirmed that Vietnam and Cambodia are two neighboring countries with a good traditional friendship. The armies and peoples of the two countries have stood shoulder to shoulder in the struggle against colonialism and imperialism, overthrowing the Pol Pot genocidal regime, bringing independence, freedom and happiness to the people of each country.

Informing the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Government of Cambodia about Vietnam's foreign policy and "4 No's" defense policy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives top priority to continuously consolidating and developing the good neighborly relationship, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability with Cambodia; always supports an independent, self-reliant, peaceful, prosperous Cambodia that plays an increasingly greater role in the international arena.

Informing the Prime Minister about the results of the talks between the two delegations of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense and the Royal Cambodian Army on the same day, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army highly agreed with the Prime Minister's opinions; at the same time, he affirmed that the Cambodian Army will strengthen coordination with the Vietnamese Army, continue to effectively implement cooperation activities, making an important contribution to the good development of the comprehensive and sustainable friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia.

The Prime Minister hopes that the two countries' armies will take the lead in preserving and fostering the good relations between Vietnam and Cambodia - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

In particular, strengthening the building of trust, effectiveness and practical relations between the two countries' armies; promptly coordinating and advising with senior leaders and the two countries' defense ministries on military and defense issues. In particular, coordinating to build a peaceful, friendly, cooperative and developing border, bringing benefits to the people of the two countries, especially along the border.

On this occasion, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Army conveyed the best regards and congratulations from Samdech Techo, President of the CPP Hun Sen, and Samdech Thipadei, Prime Minister Hun Manet, to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Delighted with the good relations between the two armies and welcoming the results of the talks between the two delegations, the Prime Minister highly appreciated the coordination between the agencies and units of the two sides, from sharing common perceptions on strategic issues; training cadres at all levels; cooperating in border protection, supporting people in border areas to develop their economy and society; coordinating and supporting each other at multilateral forums and mechanisms.

The Head of the Vietnamese Government hopes that the two countries' armies will take the lead in maintaining and nurturing the good relations between Vietnam and Cambodia, preventing plots to divide the solidarity between Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos; and promoting cooperation in all fields, including training human resources; continuing to increase information and situation exchanges; strengthening education on the tradition of solidarity and the noble sacrifices of the two countries' armies and people; exchanging experiences; and effectively handling outstanding and arising issues at the grassroots level.

The Prime Minister suggested that the two sides promote exchange activities, coordinate patrols, protect the border and border markers, and prevent cross-border crimes; thereby contributing to maintaining security and order in border areas, promoting trade and people-to-people exchanges in border areas, and building a border of peace, friendship, cooperation and development.

On this occasion, through General Vong Pisen, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conveyed his regards and best wishes to Samdech Techo, President of the CPP Hun Sen, Samdech Thipadei, Prime Minister Hun Manet, and other senior leaders and former leaders of the Kingdom of Cambodia./.

Source: baochinhphu

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