Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet (L) and Secretary of State of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Soeung Rathchavy. (Photo: VNA)Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Minister ofForeign Affairs Do Hung Viet and Secretary of State of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Soeung Rathchavy co-chaired the 8th political consultation between the two foreign ministries in the Cambodian cityof Preah Sihanouk on October 26.
The two sides reviewed the implementation ofagreements and directions of senior leaders of the two countries, the outcomes ofthe 20th meeting of the Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Commission for Economic, Cultural, Scientific-Technological Cooperation in Hanoi from March 20-22,and the 12th Conference on Cooperation and Development of Border Provinces in southwestern Tay Ninh province from April 23-25.
They agreed to continue with thoroughpreparations for high-level visits and important cooperation mechanisms in thenear future, and work closely with relevant ministries, agencies and localitiesto carry out high-level agreements.
The two officials vowed to continue reinforcingcollaboration in politics, national defence-security, economy-trade andinvestment. The two sides will work together effectively to manage and complete the landborder demarcation and marker planting, resolve legal documentation issues for people of Vietnameseorigin and ensuring their smooth relocation and resettlement.Education, culture, and tourism cooperation will also be further enhanced.
The two sides also discussed the East Sea issues and recent developmentsconcerning security and stability. They pledged to continue close coordination andmutual support at multilateral forums such as the United Nations (UN) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). They also promised to strengthen cooperation in the Mekong sub-regionalmechanisms.
The 9th political consultation is scheduled to take place in Vietnam at an appropriate time in 2025.
On October 27, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Vietpaid a courtesy call to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of ForeignAffairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea.
Informing the host about the outcomes of the 8th political consultation, Viet said Vietnam attaches great importance tothis cooperation mechanism as it provides an opportunity for both sides toreview their cooperation in various areas and discuss ways to beef up the bilateralfriendly neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-termsustainability in the future.
Chenda Sophea stressed that Cambodia places special importance on itsclose neighbourliness with Vietnam, adding that the stability, development,safety and security of each country are in the interests of the other.
He proposed that both sides should work closely together toprepare for upcoming high-level visits by their leaders, as well as activitiesthat help the younger generations understand the long-standing relationshipbetween the two countries and contribute to its further development.
With this spirit, both sides pledged to continue offering mutualsupport at bilateral frameworks and multilateral forums like the United Nations,ASEAN and the Mekong Sub-region.
Meeting with Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk provinceLong Dimanche, Viet suggested the provincial authorities work closely with theVietnamese Consulate General and relevant Vietnamese agencies to address issuesrelated to people of Vietnamese origin in Cambodia and illegal migration in the locality.
Dimanche affirmed his commitment to dealing withViet’s suggestions and proposed Vietnam encourage its businesses toinvest further in Preah Sihanouk, particularly in tourism and transportationconnectivity via waterway and roads./.
