Prime Minister meets with Cambodian King
VGP - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Ha Noi on November 28.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni at the Government headquarters in Ha Noi, November 28, 2024 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Prime Minister Pham congratulated the Cambodian people on their comprehensive achievements over the past two decades under King Norodom Sihamoni's reign and the leadership of the Cambodian Senate, National Assembly, and Government.
He also hailed Cambodia's contributions to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the international community, particularly via the successful hosting of the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th plenary session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP-11).
Viet Nam stands ready to share experience with Cambodia to successfully host the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026, affirmed the Prime Minister.
He sought King's support for establishment of a Center for Vietnamese Studies at the Royal University of Phnom Penh for Cambodian and international students to explore the language, culture, and people of Viet Nam.
In reply, King Norodom Sihamoni expressed gratitude for Viet Nam's invaluable assistance for Cambodia's struggle for national liberation in the past, as well as in the current national construction and development course.
He also expressed his belief that the bilateral relationship between the two countries will further develop in a more effective and extensive manner.
Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni arrived in Ha Noi on November 28 morning for his two-day state visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong./.
