NA Chairman sets off for official visit to Cambodia and ICAPP, IPTP meetings
VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation departed Hanoi on November 21 to pay an official visit to Cambodia, and attend the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th Plenary Session of International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) from November 21-24.
The four-day visit is made at the invitation of President of the Cambodian People's Party Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Khuon Sudary, and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the ICAPP Chung Eui-yong.
The top Vietnamese legislator is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc and representatives of several NA committees, localities, and ministries.
Vice Chairwoman of the NA Committee for External Relations Le Thu Ha said this marks Man’s first official visit to Cambodia as the top legislator.
The visit is of significant importance, reaffirming the external policy set forth by the 13th National Party Congress, which gives high priority to the "good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability" with Cambodia, Ha said.
It underlines the mutual trust and close bond between the high-ranking leaders of the two countries, particularly between the NA Chairman and Cambodia's top leaders, the official went on to say.
During the visit, the two countries’ leaders are scheduled to set out major directions and measures to increase the effectiveness of and create new momentum for economic cooperation, and enhance connectivity between Vietnam and Cambodia in the future, Ha said, adding the visit is also expected to foster the bilateral legislative ties.
With regard to ICAPP 12, Ha said the leader’s attendance at the event reflects the Vietnamese Party’s commitment to active and constructive engagement in ICAPP with a view to boosting ties with political parties across Asia, contribute to addressing regional issues, and enhance relations with the Cambodian People's Party.
Meanwhile, his attendance at IPTP 11 as a guest of the host country indicates Vietnam's support and goodwill toward Cambodia, particularly during its tenure as IPTP Chair, thereby contributing to developing the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two legislatures as well as the two nations.
