Minister commits support for ties between Vietnamese, Cambodian armies
The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence always supports and creates the best conditions for cooperation between the Vietnamese and Cambodian armies, said Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang (R) and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces General Vong Pisen (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence alwayssupports and cꦑreates the best conditions for cooperation between the Vietnameseand Cambodian armies, said Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang.
During a reception in Hanoi on October 17 for Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed ForcesGeneral Vong Pisen, Giang congratulated Cambodia on its achievements ininternal and external affairs led by the Cambodian People’s Party over the pastmore than seven decades, especially the success of the seventhNational Assembly election in July. He believed that under the leadership of theGovernment and Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia will score greaterachievements in the near future, thus improving its position and role on theinternational stage. Speaking highly of the outcomes of talks in the afternoon thesame day between Pisen and Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’sArmy Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Tan Cuong, Giang praised theextensive and effective cooperation in various areas between the two sides,particularly in personnel training, experience sharing, border protection, andmutual support at multilateral forums and mechanisms, notably those led byASEAN. He proposed that the Vietnamese andCambodian armies seek new, practicaland effective ways to contribute to improving the role of defence ties in the overallrelationship between the two countries. On the occasion, he invited leaders of the Cambodian Ministry ofNational Defence and army to the second Vietnam International Defence Expo andcelebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Armynext year. Pisen, for his part, expressed his profound gratitude to the VietnameseParty, State, army and people for their significant support to Cambodia in thestruggle against colonialism and imperialism, helping Cambodia escape from thegenocide and rebuild its socio-economic infrastructure. Impressed by events held by the Vietnamese Ministryof National Defence, including the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022, heaffirmed that the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence and army wouldcontinue supporting activities held by Vietnam in the coming time./.
Maj. Gen. Pham Truong Son, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 18 for Lieut. Gen. Neum Balen, head of the Operations Department under the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces High Command.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang affirmed his commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation at a meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea in Phnom Penh on October 9.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 16 for visiting Chairman of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Prak Sokhonn.
Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong chaired an official reception ceremony for and held talks with visiting Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces General Vong Pisen in Hanoi on October 17.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang (R) and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces General Vong Pisen (Photo: VNA) 
