Cambodian Prime Minster Hun Manet accorded official welcome ceremony in Ha Noi

Hun Manet, who is on an official visit to Viet Nam from June 8-9, will attend and address the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum.

The visit is expected to further strengthen the bilateral relations, enhance practical cooperation and contribute to regional peace, stability and ASEAN Community-building efforts.

Prime Minister Hun Manet's participation and remarks at the forum would make meaningful contribution to the success of the event and reflect the two countries' mutual support in multilateral cooperation.

The Cambodian leader's address will offer practical perspectives on key regional issues, including economic resilience, connectivity, energy security, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, while contributing to the realization of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Viet Nam and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on June 24, 1967. Over nearly six decades, the two countries have cultivated a close and enduring friendship forged through shared struggles for national independence and continued cooperation in national construction and development.

The two sides have consistently worked together to strengthen their traditional friendship and good neighbourliness. Viet Nam has attached great importance to its relationship with Cambodia and the solidarity among Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia, while Cambodia has continued to promote cooperation between the two Parties, Governments and the people of the nations.

Since 2005, the two countries have advanced their ties under the framework of "good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability". The political and diplomatic relationship has remained the cornerstone of the bilateral relations, underpinning expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors.

Economic, trade and investment ties have become a major driving force for practical cooperation and are expected to remain a central focus through 2030. 

Viet Nam is Cambodia's third-largest trading partner and second-largest export market. Bilateral trade has averaged around US$10 billion annually in recent years, reaching US$11.3 billion in 2025.

Defense and security cooperation continues to serve as another key pillar of the relationship, with collaboration growing increasingly substantive. The two countries have also maintained close coordination at regional, sub-regional and international forums, while cooperation in education, transport, culture, healthcare and telecommunications has continued to expand.

Following the welcome ceremony, the two Prime Ministers led their respective high-level delegations to the official talks to review recent cooperation outcomes and discuss future directions for the bilateral relationship. They will also witness the exchange of several cooperation documents./.