Throughout this journey, Viet Nam has remained a steadfast partner, working closely with Cambodia while continuously nurturing the long-standing friendship between the two countries, with the shared determination to transform this close relationship into a driving force as they confidently enter a new stage of development together.
Situated in the south-west of the Indochinese Peninsula, Cambodia is renowned for its ancient temples, most notably the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park, as well as spectacular natural attractions such as Tonlé Sap Lake — Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake, which has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Blessed with a rich cultural heritage and outstanding natural beauty, Cambodia has become a favourite destination for international visitors, including those from Viet Nam. In 2025, 1.22 million Vietnamese tourists visited Cambodia, making Viet Nam the country's largest source of international visitors.
Under the leadership of the Cambodian People's Party, Cambodia has achieved significant progress in national development, improving living standards and enhancing its standing both regionally and internationally. Since 2012, the country's gross domestic product has recorded average annual growth of more than 7%.
Following the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cambodia's economy has steadily regained momentum. In 2025, the country's total trade turnover reached 65.25 billion USD, an increase of 18% compared with 2024. Cambodia is currently pursuing wide-ranging socio-economic reforms and deeper international integration, with the aim of achieving upper-middle-income status by 2030 and high-income status by 2050.
The government led by Prime Minister Hun Manet is actively implementing the Pentagonal Strategy, which focuses on five key priorities: human resource development; economic diversification and competitiveness; private sector and employment development; sustainable development; and digital socio-economic development.
As part of its commitment to regional and global integration, Cambodia has established diplomatic relations with more than 170 countries, maintains diplomatic missions in over 60 countries, and enjoys trade relations with around 150 countries and territories. It is an active member of numerous multilateral organisations, including the United Nations, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and it also participates in a wide range of regional cooperation mechanisms.
The relationship between the Communist Party of Viet Nam and the Cambodian People's Party is one of traditional solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, serving as the cornerstone of bilateral relations.
Throughout their respective histories, the peoples of Viet Nam and Cambodia have shared many common values and consistently supported one another, particularly during times of hardship. The victory of January 7, 1979, which brought an end to the genocidal Pol Pot regime in Cambodia, stands as a powerful testament to the profound solidarity and friendship between the two nations.
Built upon decades of mutual trust and tested through changing historical circumstances, Viet Nam–Cambodia relations have continued to develop and have yielded substantial achievements across a broad range of fields.
Regular high-level meetings and exchanges between the leaders of the two parties and the two countries have played an especially important role in providing firm political guidance for bilateral relations while helping to address specific issues of mutual concern.
In February 2026, Party General Secretary To Lam, leading a high-level delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, co-chaired a meeting in Cambodia with the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Cambodian People's Party. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed that relations between the two parties provide the strategic foundation for the overall Viet Nam–Cambodia relationship. They agreed that the rapid, complex, and unpredictable changes in the regional and international environment are affecting all countries, including Viet Nam and Cambodia, making it imperative for the two parties and the two nations to strengthen solidarity, coordination, and mutual support.
The CPP's 75-year journey of growth has been marked by milestones closely intertwined with Cambodia's modern history, from the struggle for national independence and the defence of sovereignty and territorial integrity, to liberating the country from the genocidal regime, rebuilding the nation, and promoting peace and socio-economic development.
CPP President Hun Sen has reaffirmed the party's commitment to continued renewal, advancing national development policies, strengthening international cooperation, and safeguarding the nation's core values. Viet Nam, for its part, will continue to stand alongside Cambodia on its development path while working together to nurture the traditional friendship between the two countries — an invaluable shared asset of both peoples.
