On the morning of December 8, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet co-chaired the opening ceremony of the Tan Nam ( Tay Ninh province) - Meun Chey (Prey Veng province, Cambodia) international border gate pair.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet co-chaired the opening ceremony of the Tan Nam (Tay Ninh province) - Meun Chey (Prey Veng province, Cambodia) international border gate pair - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Attending the opening ceremony were General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army; Comrade Le Hoai Trung, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Comrade Bui Thanh Son, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; leaders of ministries, central and local agencies of Vietnam and Cambodia, and a large number of people from the two countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet co-chaired the opening ceremony of the Tan Nam (Tay Ninh province) - Meun Chey (Prey Veng province, Cambodia) international border gate pair - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Tan Nam - Meun Chey friendship bridge between the two countries.
In recent years, the relationship of "good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability" between Vietnam and Cambodia has continued to develop strongly, substantially and effectively in all fields. In particular, economic - trade - investment cooperation has developed impressively, in which border trade is a prominent highlight.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Tan Nam - Meun Chey friendship bridge between the two countries - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Thanks to the active efforts of both countries in improving procedures, upgrading border infrastructure, expanding local economic cooperation and strengthening business connections, bilateral trade turnover in recent years has always been maintained at an average of about 10 billion USD/year; in particular, it reached 10.4 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2025 (up 12.7% over the same period in 2024) and is expected to reach 12 billion USD for the whole year of 2025.
Tay Ninh is a border province in the Southeast region, with a particularly important economic and political position, located on the East-West economic corridor, and is the gateway connecting the Southern economic region with the Kingdom of Cambodia and ASEAN countries.
Tay Ninh has a border of more than 368 km, adjacent to 3 provinces of the Kingdom of Cambodia with 4 international border gates (Moc Bai, Xa Mat, Tan Nam, Binh Hiep), 4 main border gates, 13 secondary border gates, 3 border gate economic zones (Long An, Moc Bai, Xa Mat).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Tan Nam - Meun Chey friendship bridge between the two countries - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Implementing the Government's Resolution on approving the policy of upgrading Tan Nam sub-border gate into an international border gate, Tay Ninh province has urgently completed the procedures and on October 25, 2024, started construction of the project on an area of 24 hectares, which has been completed to date, meeting international border gate standards. On the Cambodian side, the project to build Meun Chey international border gate is being implemented on an area of 9 hectares.
In the overall joint efforts of Vietnam and Cambodia to continue promoting economic cooperation and border trade, contributing to the strong development of bilateral relations in the new era, the opening of Tan Nam - Meun Chey international border gate is a step to concretize the development vision agreed upon by the two countries' senior leaders, connecting the two economies of Vietnam and Cambodia, facilitating trade and tourism activities of people and businesses of the two countries.
At the same time, this is an important strategic step to complete the border gate infrastructure system, logistics network, and inter-modal transport between Vietnam and Cambodia; aiming to become a transit point to connect more widely to ASEAN countries in the future through the regional road network.
In addition, the Tan Nam - Meun Chey international border gate will play the role of an important "gateway" for cooperation and exchange, creating new development momentum for Tay Ninh and Prey Veng provinces, as well as neighboring localities; promoting the formation of new cooperation spaces, further connecting the community in the border area; at the same time, contributing to ensuring security and order, more effective border management, meeting the interests and aspirations of the people of the two countries.
"5 enhancements" to ensure smooth and effective operation of Tan Nam - Meun Chey border gate
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the opening ceremony - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Speaking at the opening ceremony in a warm and friendly atmosphere, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Cambodian Prime Minister both emphasized that this is an important event, clearly demonstrating the spirit of trust, solidarity, close and effective cooperation, opening a new door for trade and adding a bridge of friendship between the two nations; at the same time, highly appreciated the efforts of relevant ministries, localities and agencies to cooperate in the process of building and upgrading the border gate.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that Vietnam and Cambodia are two close neighbors, with adjacent mountains and rivers, both located in the lower Mekong River region; both peoples have many similarities, both originating from a rice civilization with a long history in the Southeast Asian region.
The Prime Minister assessed that, over the nearly six decades since the official establishment of diplomatic relations, overcoming the ups and downs of history, the relationship of "good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability" between Vietnam and Cambodia has steadfastly overcome many challenges and has been continuously nurtured, consolidated and developed, with the people of the two countries "sharing the joys and sorrows" and helping each other in the difficult times of the past.
In the process of building and developing the country today, the two countries have stood side by side to build the foundation, maintain independence and freedom, bring prosperity and happiness to the people, and fought together against the genocidal gangs against humanity of Pol Pot - Ieng Sary right after Vietnam liberated the South and reunified the country.
On the basis of the good friendship between the two countries, for many years, international border gates along the Vietnam - Cambodia border have played an important role in connecting the two economies; creating favorable conditions for goods circulation, businesses to trade, expand cooperation, and people of the two countries to visit relatives, work and study.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the Vietnam-Cambodia border is not only a territorial demarcation line but also a bridge of exchange, friendship, cooperation, and the spirit of close neighborliness and deep, lasting attachment between the two countries and peoples. The opening of the new border gate has opened up new opportunities, especially for rapid, sustainable growth, bringing happiness and prosperity to people in the border area and common prosperity to the two countries.
On this occasion, on behalf of the Government and People of Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh respectfully thanked Samdech Thipadei, Prime Minister Hun Manet, the Government, ministries, branches, authorities and people of Cambodia in general and Prey Veng province in particular, for their unanimity, support and close coordination with Vietnam to complete the upgrading of the pair of border gates.
In the coming time, to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the Tan Nam - Meun Chey border gate, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested relevant ministries, branches, agencies and localities of the two countries to continue to coordinate closely, focusing on "5 enhancements".
Firstly, to strengthen closer coordination in border management, ensure security and order, resolutely combat and prevent cross-border crimes (gambling; smuggling, trade fraud, illegal transportation of goods, weapons, and banned substances across the border; fraud, human trafficking, etc.); periodically organize joint patrols, promptly share information, and handle arising incidents; promote friendly exchange models and twinning between the border protection forces of the two countries.
To ensure the Tan Nam - Meun Chey border gate operates smoothly and effectively, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested relevant ministries, branches, agencies and localities of the two countries to continue to coordinate closely, focusing on "5 enhancements" - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Second, it is necessary to strengthen the simplification of procedures, digitalize customs clearance, and build smart border gates to minimize time and costs for businesses and people; at the same time, improve management capacity and control the flow of goods and people transparently and effectively.
Third, strengthen infrastructure connectivity and border economic space, promptly complete the planning for the development of transport infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and electricity infrastructure connecting border gates; create conditions for businesses of the two countries to invest in developing logistics, warehouses, and border trade centers; and study preferential policies to promote import and export through new border gates.
Fourth, strengthen regional connectivity and local cooperation, especially between Tay Ninh province and Prey Veng in building socio-economic development plans associated with border gate potential; promote cooperation in health, culture, education, trade, and tourism; promote people-to-people exchange; support people in border areas to improve their material and spiritual lives.
Fifth, strengthen the role of businesses and industry associations of the two countries in proactively seeking cooperation opportunities, expanding investment; complying with local laws, ensuring product quality and social responsibility; maximizing advantages in agricultural products, processing, and logistics services. Increase investment in production, business, and export in each country.
The Prime Minister said that the inauguration of the Tan Nam - Meun Chey international border gate will create a strong driving force for the two countries to soon complete the demarcation and marker planting for 16% of the unfinished border sections; at the same time, research and further develop other pairs of international border gates on the Vietnam - Cambodia land border, aiming to soon bring bilateral trade turnover to 20 billion USD as agreed by the two countries' senior leaders, contributing to the increasingly strong and sustainable development of the good neighborly relations, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Recalling the Vietnamese proverb "Trade opens the way, prosperity opens the way", the Prime Minister expressed his belief that Tan Nam - Meun Chey border gate will become a model international border gate leading in digital transformation, smart, civilized, modern, bringing prosperity, warmth, and happiness to people in the border area, contributing to making the Vietnam - Cambodia border area truly become a "security belt - friendship bridge - growth engine - people's support" of the two countries and contributing to consolidating the environment of peace, stability, cooperation and rapid, sustainable development in the region.
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said that the official operation of this pair of international border gates is a clear demonstration of goodwill, unity in approach and determination to cooperate between Cambodia and Vietnam - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
For his part, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet also said that the official operation of this pair of international border gates is a clear demonstration of the goodwill, unity in approach and determination to cooperate between Cambodia and Vietnam, joining hands to build a border of peace, friendship, cooperation and development, a border of trade, exchange of goods and services and a border of development, serving the lives of the people.
The Cambodian Prime Minister emphasized that the official operation of the pair of border gates and other supporting synchronous infrastructure will contribute to promoting socio-economic development and social welfare of the people of the two countries in general and the two localities in particular.
"The official opening of the pair of international border gates today is another historic achievement in the development of relations and cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam in various fields; with the desire to turn the border area into an area of opportunity for the people of our two countries," said Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Chairman of Tay Ninh province speaks - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
In the coming time, other international border gates will be upgraded or newly established, along with the infrastructure that has been and is being built and upgraded, which will actively serve and support production activities and connect cooperation, investment, tourism, the flow of goods, agricultural products, and people's travel.
Prime Minister Hun Manet suggested that relevant ministries, agencies, the Prey Veng provincial government of Cambodia and the Tay Ninh provincial government of Vietnam continue to work together closely, develop appropriate strategies and have specific plans to facilitate the flow of goods, services and business activities, especially in high-potential areas such as agriculture, agro-industry and processing industry for export; and at the same time prevent and combat cross-border crimes.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his deep gratitude to the Government, Prime Minister and people of Vietnam for always preserving and fostering the good relationship and cooperation, in the spirit of "good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability" for the benefit of the two countries and peoples; believing that the two sides will continue to maintain the good traditional friendship and close cooperation for generations to come.
Source: https://vtv.vn/thu-tuong-pham-minh-chinh-cung-thu-tuong-campuchia-khai-truong-cap-cua-khau-quoc-te-moi-100251208112246924.htm
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