Tan praised positive progress in bilateral defence and military ties in recent years, notably the exchange of delegations at all levels, particularly those at the high level; the effective maintenance of dialogue and consultation mechanisms; education-training; border management and protection; exchanges and twinning activities; public education on bilateral ties; the search, recovery, and repatriation of fallen soldiers’ remains; and mutual support at multilateral forums.
According to him, the success of the second Viet Nam - Cambodia border defence friendship exchange in November has contributed to the practical and effective cooperation among the two countries’ armies, local authorities, and border communities, for a borderline of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation, and development.
Phorn Nara, for his part, conveyed regards from Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Tea Seiha to Gen. Phan Van Giang, Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defence. He also briefed the host on the outcomes of his earlier working session with the VPA’s Chemical Corps.
Highlighting the chemical sector’s important role in each army and welcoming the results of the working session, Tan proposed that both sides further step up delegation exchanges, share professional expertise, and enhance coordination in advising defence leaders on their respective specialised fields.
Leaders of the VPA’s General Staff will continue all possible support for closer cooperation between the Chemical Corps and CBRNE, thereby further deepening the overall ties between the two armies, he added.
