Vietnam informs Cambodian party on outcomes of 13th National Party Congress
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) held a virtual conference on May 18 to discuss the outcomes of the CPV’s 13th National Congress and the cooperation between the two parties and nations.
Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)and the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) held a virtual conference on May 18 todiscuss the outcomes of the CPV’s 13th National Congress and the cooperationbetween the two parties and nations.
Chairing the event, Chairman of the Party CentralCommittee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung informed the Cambodian side on the key content of the congress's documents and stressed that the congress affirmedVietnam’s policy on staying steadfast in creatively applying and developing the Marxism-Leninismand Ho Chi Minh's thought to serve the goal of national independence andsocialism. The congress has also set forth the nation’s development goals toward 2025 and 2030and its vision toward 2045.
Trung stated that Vietnam consistently implements theforeign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation, anddiversification of external relations.
Vietnam proactively and actively works for comprehensiveand extensive global integration as well as to maintain a peaceful andstable environment and constantly improve its international position andprestige, the official added.
He underscored that the Vietnamese Party and State always attachgreat importance and give top priority to the good neighbourliness,traditional friendship, and comprehensive, long-term, and sustainablecooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Co-chairing the conference, head of the CPP centralcommittee’s commission for external relations Prak Sokhon expressed his delightat the success of the congress and his belief that under the CPV’s leadership, Vietnamesepeople will reap more fruitful outcomes in building and protecting the nation.
The official, who is also Deputy Prime Minister and Minister ofForeign Affairs and International Cooperation, thanked Vietnam for its significantassistance for Cambodia in the past and his nation’s current response toCOVID-19.
Acknowledging the development of the Vietnam – Cambodia ties, the two sides pledged to continue promoting bilateral engagements between the two parties and countries across fields, particularly in COVID-19 prevention andcontrol.
They said they will work together to effectively implement thecountries’ high-level agreements and vowed to do their utmost to protect andfoster the Vietnam – Cambodia relations./.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung (Photo: VNA) 
