According to an article on Fresh News, the growing ties between the Cambodian NA and the NA of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam were highlighted.
The article cited a recent statement by Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen, reaffirming his commitment to further enhance cooperation between the two legislative bodies, fostering stronger bilateral relations and benefiting the people of both countries.
The most-read online newspaper in Cambodia quoted the content of the congratulatory message sent by the Vietnamese NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man to the President of the Cambodian Senate on the occasion of Cambodia's 71st National Day (November 9). In the message, he expressed his joy over the significant achievements of the Kingdom of Cambodia in recent years and affirmed that Cambodia has become a nation that maintains stability, develops strongly, and plays an increasingly important role on the international stage.
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The national flags of Vietnam and Cambodia at the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument in the centre of Phnom Penh. (Photo: Nguyen Hiep) |
In addition to the strong relations with the Cambodian Senate, the National Assembly of Vietnam has also developed close cooperation with the National Assembly of Cambodia. In 2017, Vietnam provided 25 million USD in assistance to build an administrative building for the Cambodian National Assembly. At that time, the Cambodian National Assembly was led by President Samdech Heng Samrin.
According to Fresh News, under the leadership of the NA President Samdech Khuon Sodary, the Cambodian NA continues to strengthen and expand its excellent relations and cooperation with the National Assembly of Vietnam. Last November, after taking office as NA President, Samdech Khuon Sodary visited Vietnam. That visit reflected the deep friendship and mutual trust between the two countries, contributing to further strengthening and deepening the relationship and cooperation between the legislative and executive branches of the two neighbouring countries.
The article also highlights the strong relations among the parliaments of the three countries, including Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. During a recent meeting in Vientiane, the leaders of the three parliaments emphasised that their cooperation is a long-standing tradition, a valuable asset, and the foundation for cooperation in all areas, yielding positive outcomes for the people of all three countries and the region.
The leaders of the three parliaments were committed to continuing to nurture and strengthen their long-term friendship and cooperation with the people at the core. The cooperation among the three countries not only benefits the people of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos but also plays a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world.
On the same day, the Khmer Times published an article highlighting the remarkable growth in economic and trade cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam, showcasing impressive figures on bilateral trade in recent times.
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The flags of Vietnam and other countries participating in international conferences hosted by Cambodia in the upcoming days. (Photo: Nguyen Hiep) |
According to the article, Cambodia plays a key role as a supplier of raw materials for Vietnam's domestic industrial production while also being a major market for Vietnamese products such as steel, building materials, processed foods, and consumer goods. Currently, Cambodia has 31 investment projects in Vietnam with a total registered capital of 73 million USD, ranking 51st among the countries and territories investing in Vietnam.
On the other hand, Vietnam has 207 active investment projects in Cambodia, totalling approximately 2.94 billion USD. Vietnamese investments in Cambodia are mainly concentrated in agriculture, finance, banking, insurance, and telecommunications. These projects contribute to the socio-economic development of Cambodia, improve living standards, boost the national budget, promote infrastructure development, and create jobs for tens of thousands of Cambodian workers.
The article emphasised that ministries, sectors, and relevant authorities have been actively advising the governments of both countries to implement policies that encourage economic and trade development, focusing on promoting digital transformation, circular economy, investment based on science and technology, and innovation, as well as sharing experiences. This will further enhance cooperation between the economies of Cambodia and Vietnam.
The Khmer Times article concludes by noting that, during the official visit of Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to Cambodia from November 21 to 24, 2024, Cambodia expects the leaders of both countries to elevate their cooperation to a new level in the near future.
