Vietnam always gives top priority in relations with Cambodia.

President Luong Cuong affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives top priority to strengthening and developing relations with Cambodia.

The friendship between the two countries is a priceless asset.

On November 28, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and a high-ranking delegation of the Kingdom of Cambodia arrived in Hanoi , beginning a State visit to Vietnam from November 28-29, 2024 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

On the same afternoon, the official welcoming ceremony for the King and his delegation was solemnly held at the Presidential Palace. Immediately after the solemn welcoming ceremony, President Luong Cuong met with the King.

President Luong Cuong met with the King of Cambodia (Photo: VNA).

The President affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to and gives top priority to strengthening and developing relations with Cambodia.

The President recalled the profound memories of the late King Norodom Sihanouk, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk and the King with the country and people of Vietnam.

He emphasized that generations of Vietnamese leaders and people always appreciate and are grateful for the good feelings, support and valuable help that the late Emperor Emeritus, Queen Mother, King, generations of Cambodian leaders and people have given to the country and people of Vietnam in the past struggle for national independence as well as in building, protecting and developing the country today.

For his part, King Norodom Sihamoni believes that under the correct leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam led by General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam will continue to achieve many great achievements in the coming time.

On this occasion, the King expressed his deep gratitude and affirmed that the Cambodian people will forever remember the country and people of Vietnam for helping the Cambodian people escape the genocide in the past as well as in the cause of national construction and development today.

He affirmed that the King, together with President of the Senate Hun Sen, President of the National Assembly Khuon Sudary and Prime Minister Hun Manet, will continue to strengthen and develop the good traditional friendship between the two countries as well as the close brotherly relationship between the two peoples, which was built and nurtured by his father, the late King Norodom Sihanouk, and the leaders of Cambodia and Vietnam.

The two sides were pleased with the bilateral relationship over the past time, believing that overcoming many historical ups and downs, the traditional friendship, solidarity and mutual assistance between the two countries, which has been painstakingly cultivated with the efforts and blood of many previous generations, is a priceless asset that the two countries need to preserve for future generations.

Proposal to create favorable conditions for Vietnamese people in Cambodia

In that spirit, the two sides agreed to promote the deep and strong development of bilateral relations in all fields, including promoting extensive propaganda so that the young generations of the two countries can deeply understand the solidarity and sacrifice between the two countries and peoples and continue to promote the Vietnam-Cambodia friendship.

Overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA).

The President suggested that the King, in his noble position, continue to pay attention and, together with senior Cambodian leaders, direct the removal of difficulties and obstacles, continue to facilitate the naturalization of Vietnamese people who are qualified, and create favorable conditions for Vietnamese people to live and do business stably and legally in Cambodia, integrate well with the local community, and serve as a bridge of friendship between the two countries.

The meeting took place in an open, sincere, friendly and understanding atmosphere.

At the end of the meeting, President Luong Cuong conveyed his warm regards to Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk and hoped that the Queen Mother and the King would soon visit and relax in Vietnam at a suitable time.

King Norodom Sihamoni expressed his hope to welcome President Luong Cuong to visit Cambodia soon.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/chu-tich-nuoc-luong-cuong-viet-nam-luon-danh-uu-tien-hang-dau-trong-quan-he-voi-camchuchia-19224112821475715.htm