AKP, April 26, 2017 –Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc paid yesterday afternoon at the Senate Palace, Phnom Penh a courtesy call on Cambodian Senate President Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdei Say Chhum.

On the occasion, both sides expressed their satisfaction with the good ties of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam. They were committed to further enhance the bonds for the interests of the two peoples and nations.

Samdech Say Chhum welcomed all activities in celebration of the Friendship Year 2017 and the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between both countries. He also voiced his support to the cooperation between the Cambodian and Vietnamese governments in maintaining peace, stability and development in the two countries as well as in the region and the world.

For his part, H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc briefed Samdech Heng Samrin on the outcome of his official talks with Cambodian Premier Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and expressed his hope that the Cambodian Senate will contribute more actively to promoting the friendship and cooperation between both nations, especially among the youth.

H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc also took this opportunity to invite Samdech Say Chhum to pay an official visit to Vietnam.

The meeting also touched on the border marker planting work which has so far achieved some 84 percent and the trade and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

By Khan Sophirom