The Party and State of Vietnam have firm belief that the sound relations between Vietnam and Cambodia will continuously grow in the interests of the two countries’ people and for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (L) hold talks with Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni during his visit to the country in 2017 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Party and State ofVietnam have firm belief that the sound relations between Vietnam and Cambodiawill continuously grow in the interests of the two countries’ people and forpeace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
The belief about the relations, which are under themotto of good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive,durable and long lasting cooperation, was stated in congratulatory messages andletters of greetings sent by Vietnamese leaders on November 9 to Cambodia onthe occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Day (November 9,1953-2018).
On the occasion, the Communist Party of VietnamCentral Committee sent a congratulatory message to the Permanent Committee ofthe Central Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party. General Secretary of theCommunist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trongsent a letter of greetings to King Norodom Sihamoni.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled a letter ofgreetings to Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen while National AssemblyChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan sent her congratulations to President of theCambodian Senate Samdech Say Chhum, and President of the National AssemblySamdech Heng Samrin.
In the messages and letters, the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committeeand the Vietnamese leaders congratulated Cambodian people on their immensesocio-economic development achievements attained over the past 65 years.
They wished Cambodian people would continue reapinggreater and more overall achievements in the cause of developing Cambodia inpeace and prosperity with the country’s status increasingly growing in theinternational arena as they are under the visionary reign of the King and theclear-sighted leadership of the Senate, the National Assembly and theGovernment.
On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh senta letter of greetings to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairsand International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn.-VNA
A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate Cambodia’s 62nd Independence Day, with the participation of many municipal officials and the Cambodian community there.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam has sent a greeting message to the Central Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party on the occasion of Cambodia’s 63rd Independence Day.
Ho Chi Minh City will do its best to continue bolstering the sound neighborliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive, durable and long-lasting cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia, a municipal official said.
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (VCFA) in the city on November 8 held a ceremony to mark Cambodia’s Independence Day (November 9, 1953-2018).
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (L) hold talks with Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni during his visit to the country in 2017 (Photo: VNA) 
