Vietnam prioritises enhancing cooperation with Cambodia
Vietnam attaches importance to and prioritises strengthening relations with Cambodia for the benefit of the two peoples, stated National Assembly (NA) Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man while receiving Secretary General of the Senate of Cambodia Oum Sarith in Hanoi on April 4.
National Assembly Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) and visiting Secretary General of the Senate of Cambodia Oum Sarith in Hanoi on April 4 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam attaches importance toand prioritises strengthening relations with Cambodia for the benefit of thetwo peoples, stated National Assembly (NA) Standing Vice Chairman Tran ThanhMan while receiving Secretary General of the Senate of Cambodia Oum Sarith inHanoi on April 4.
The Vietnamese NA highly appreciates Cambodia’s chairmanship of theASEAN and ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) last year, which made positivecontributions to the process of building a peaceful, stable, and prosperousASEAN Community, Man said. He wished that the country will successfully hostthe 32nd Southeast Asian Games in May.
The official went on to express his delight at the growingcooperation and ties between the nations, their regular exchange of delegations andpeople-to-people exchanges, and good outcomes of their bilateral collaborationmechanisms.
He vowed that the Vietnamese NA will make every effort together withthe Cambodian Senate to continue to strengthen cooperation,information exchange, and sharing of professional experiences, especially inthe field of law making, supervision and decision-making on important matters.Man hoped the two legislative bodies will continue to unite and support eachother at international forums.
The Vietnamese NA is about to host the ninth Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, he said, proposing theCambodian Senate send a delegation to attend the event.
At the event (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Oum Sarith lauded the friendship andcooperation shared between the countries and their law-making bodies, and thankedthe support of the Vietnamese Party, State and people for Cambodia.
Highlighting that the Cambodian people never forget and aregrateful to Vietnamese voluntary soldiers who helped Cambodia overthrow the Pol Pot genocidalregime, the Secretary General said he hopes the two parliaments, governmentsand peoples continue to strengthen their solidarity and mutual assistance inthe time to come./.
Vietnam and Cambodia agreed to continue maintaining high-level exchanges, consultations, and bilateral mechanisms in the coming time at the 20th meeting of the Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Committee on economic, cultural, scientific and technological cooperation in Hanoi on March 21.
Secretary General of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and head of its Office Bui Van Cuong held talks with Secretary General of the Senate of Cambodia Oum Sarith in Hanoi on April 4.
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.
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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.
National Assembly Standing Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man (R) and visiting Secretary General of the Senate of Cambodia Oum Sarith in Hanoi on April 4 (Photo: VNA) 
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
