Cambodian media highlight outcomes of Vietnamese Prime Minister’s visit
VGP - Cambodian media have given extensive coverage to Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s recent official visit to Cambodia on October 9–10, highlighting agreements to strengthen political trust, expand economic cooperation and advance bilateral ties ahead of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.
In an October 11 article entitled "Vietnamese Prime Minister wraps up official visit to Cambodia with key trade and security pacts," the Khmer Times reported that the two Prime Ministers witnessed the signing of six agreements covering national security, drug prevention and control, trade, culture and education. Businesses also exchanged five cooperation documents on economic matters at the Viet Nam-Cambodia Business Forum 2026.
The newspaper noted that the visit would help reinforce political trust and deepen economic integration between the two neighboring countries.
Meanwhile, Cambodianess.com, in an October 10 article titled "Cambodia, Viet Nam deepen ties with six deals, reaffirm US$20 billion trade target," reported that the two leaders welcomed progress in bilateral cooperation and agreed to elevate relations to a new level.
Their discussions covered a broad range of areas, including political relations, national defense and security, economy, trade and investment, agriculture, energy, education and vocational training, infrastructure connectivity and tourism. Both sides also exchanged views on promoting people-to-people exchanges and youth engagement among border provinces.
According to the article, data from Cambodia's General Department of Customs and Excise showed that Cambodia exported nearly US$3 billion worth of goods to Viet Nam in the first eight months of 2026, up 7.6 percent year on year.
Viet Nam was also among Cambodia's major sources of international tourists, with more than one million Vietnamese visitors recorded in 2025. The number of Cambodian visitors to Viet Nam also rose sharply, increasing 45 percent in 2025 compared with the previous year, as more Cambodians travelled to Viet nam for tourism and healthcare services.
On October 10, the Cambodian News Agency (AKP) reported on Prime Minister's conclusion of the visit and published a press release from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation outlining its outcomes.
Fresh News, also on October 10, reported that Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet and his Vietnamese counterpart agreed during their talks in Phnom Penh on October 9 to elevate bilateral relations and expand cooperation across key areas.
Cambodian media coverage underscored the significance of the visit in consolidating the traditional friendship, strengthening political trust and advancing practical cooperation between Viet Nam and Cambodia, creating fresh momentum for bilateral relations as the two countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027./.