State leader meets Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association Chairwoman

She applauded the fraternity and neighbourliness that exists through many ways which cannot separate the strategic and traditional friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Cambodia. She also pledged to further collaborations with the association's other leaders to strengthen the friendship, solidarity, and people-to-people exchanges in a bid to protect and preserve friendly ties between the two peoples.

In response, President To Lam hailed Sam An's contribution to fostering the positive relations between the two countries, emphasizing that the co-operation efforts have been ceaselessly enhanced and developed in recent times, with senior leaders maintaining regular contact whilst holding effective exchanges and bilateral co-operation mechanisms.

Both sides have co-operated closely within multilateral and sub-regional frameworks, contributing to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world, he continued.

The Vietnamese State leader said he hoped that with her deep sentiments towards the country and people of Vietnam, Sam An, who is no longer a cabinet member, will continue to make positive contributions to reinforcing the friendship and comprehensive collaboration that exists between the two countries.

He suggested the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association intensify people-to-people exchanges, especially between the youth, as well as striving to strengthen education and communication work so that people from all walks of life, particularly the young, have a deep understanding of the importance and responsibility for further preserving and cultivating bilateral ties.

The Vietnamese President asked the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association and the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association to continue to promote and replicate the friendship incubation movement that they have been implementing.

He voiced his hope that Sam An and other leaders of her association will support the removal of difficulties faced by people of Vietnamese origin in Cambodia, especially in legal documents, helping them to stabilize their lives and integrate into the local community.

He also proposed the association support and offer optimal conditions for Vietnamese investors and enterprises conducting business in the Cambodian market.