Chairman Man welcomed the July 28 ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, describing it as a positive step that helps de-escalate tensions, protects civilians, and reinforces ASEAN’s role as a mediator while promoting unity and solidarity within the bloc. He expressed hope that Cambodia and Thailand would continue negotiations, set aside differences, and resolve disputes peacefully in the interest of both countries and the region.

Man congratulated Cambodia on its recent achievements and voiced confidence in the country’s continued success. He welcomed positive developments in Vietnam–Cambodia relations, including parliamentary cooperation, and deepening collaboration in defence, security, trade, and investment. He noted that two-way trade in the first half of 2025 reached US$6.4 billion and highlighted the importance of people-to-people exchanges.

Vietnam, he said, highly values its traditional friendship and comprehensive, sustainable cooperation with Cambodia. He also asked Cambodia to continue facilitating the lives of ethnic Vietnamese communities, especially around the Tonle Sap Lake, and to coordinate the return of Vietnamese citizens when necessary, especially in efforts to dismantle criminal hubs.

In response, President Khuon Sudary congratulated Vietnam on its achievements, particularly under the leadership of General Secretary To Lam and other key leaders in administrative reform and local government restructuring. She acknowledged the deep historical ties between the two countries, forged through shared struggles for independence and Cambodia’s liberation from the Khmer Rouge genocide in 1979 with help from Vietnam’s volunteer forces. She affirmed Cambodia’s enduring gratitude and the commitment of its people and leaders to preserve this valuable legacy.

Both sides agreed to promote young leader and people-to-people connections, enhance communication on the shared history and solidarity of both countries; and deepen parliamentary cooperation, including exchanges between Friendship Parliamentary Groups, young MPs, and female MPs, to share legislative experience, especially in institution-building and legal system development.

They also pledged to use the National Assemblies’ oversight role to promote implementation of existing treaties and agreements, ensuring effective cooperation between ministries, localities, and enterprises of both countries.

The two parliamentary leaders are in Geneva for the sixth World Conference of the Speakers of Parliament hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Vietnam, Cambodia review ties at 9th political consultation in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong and Cambodian Secretary of State Ung Rachana co-chaired the 9th Political Consultation between the two countries’ foreign ministries on July 17 in Hanoi, under an agreement between the two sides.