The fruitful outcomes of this meeting will contribute to promoting peace, stability, co-operation and development in the region.

The remarks were made by Vietnamese Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh at a bilateral meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Bank in Phnom Penh on May 29.

Thanh expressed his gratitude for Cambodian Government, Defence Ministry and Cambodian Royal Army support for Vietnamese military-owned enterprises operating in Cambodia.

Tea Bank praised these companies’ operation and affirmed his country’s continuing support.

The two defence ministers also discussed opportunities for further co-operation.

Earlier the same day, Thanh visited Metfone Telecom, owned by Viettel and a Military Bank branch in Phnom Penh.