Hotline between Vietnam People's Army, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces operational

A hotline between the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and the High Command of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) was put into use on August 15.
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the VPA Sen. Lieut. Gen. Huynh Chien Thang signs a document on putting the hotline between the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and the High Command of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces into use (Photo: VNA)
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the VPA Sen. Lieut. Gen. Huynh Chien Thang signs a document on putting the hotline between the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and the High Command of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces into use (Photo: VNA)

The hotline is expected to contribute to improving the efficiency of defence external affairs, and promoting friendship, solidarity and cooperation.

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the VPA Sen. Lieut. Gen. Huynh Chien Thang said that Vietnam always values and prioritises the continuous strengthening and development of its good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability with Cambodia.

According to the officer, defence cooperation has been developing in a comprehensive and more effective manner, affirming its position as one of the important pillars in the bilateral relations.

General Vong Veasna, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the RCAF, affirmed that the operation of the hotline will contribute to fostering the relationship between the two armies.

VNA