Congratulating Cambodia on its major achievements, General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his confidence that the country will continue to develop strongly, achieve more accomplishments, and successfully host the summit, thereby promoting Francophone cooperation and enhancing the role and standing of Asia-Pacific countries, particularly Cambodia, within the Francophone community and on the international stage.
King Norodom Sihamoni affirmed that the top Vietnamese leader’s presence at the summit reflects the traditional friendship between the two countries.
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam (left) and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni at their meeting in Phnom Penh on November 14, 2026 |
He spoke highly of Viet Nam’s historic achievements in its national construction, development and renewal cause, particularly its socio-economic development achievements, improved living standards and growing international standing. He showed his belief that under the leadership of the CPV, led by General Secretary and President To Lam, the Vietnamese people will gain even greater successes in the new era.
The two leaders shared their respective countries' situation and major development orientations.
General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed that the Party, State and people of Viet Nam always remember and appreciate the valuable support extended by late King Norodom Sihanouk, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, King Norodom Sihamoni and generations of Cambodian leaders and people to Viet Nam during its struggles for national liberation, defense and development.
Viet Nam consistently attaches importance and gives high priority to strengthening ties with Cambodia, he affirmed, stating that it always supports a peaceful, stable and developing Cambodia, and regards Cambodia's prosperity as a source of joy for Viet Nam.
The Cambodian King described Viet Nam as a great friend and close, trusted neighbor, stressing that the Cambodian people will never forget Viet Nam’s invaluable support for Cambodia’s struggle for national liberation, its escape from the genocidal regime, and its subsequent national recovery, reconstruction and development efforts.
He affirmed his wholehearted support for solidarity between the two countries and Cambodia’s readiness to accompany Viet Nam on the development path.
Reviewing bilateral ties, the host and guest noted that the good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability of Viet Nam–Cambodia relations, nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, late King Norodom Sihanouk and generations of leaders and people of both countries, have withstood historical challenges and become an invaluable common asset.
They agreed that preserving and promoting the traditional solidarity and friendship is a shared responsibility, while pledging to maintain and step up exchanges and contacts at all levels so that Viet Nam–Cambodia relations will grow unceasingly, generating practical benefits for their peoples and contributing to regional peace, stability, cooperation and development.
They expressed their hope that activities marking the 60th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations and Viet Nam–Cambodia Friendship Year 2027 will become extensive political, cultural and people-to-people events, further spreading the values of bilateral friendship and creating fresh momentum for the sustainable development of bilateral ties.
General Secretary and President To Lam thanked the King, the Royal Family and authorities of Cambodia for their attention to people of Vietnamese origin living and working in Cambodia. He proposed the King continue providing favorable conditions for the community to stabilize their lives, integrate into local society and contribute to Cambodia’s development and bilateral friendship.
He took this occasion to convey his regards and best wishes to Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, and respectfully invited the King and the Queen Mother to visit Viet Nam for a holiday at a convenient time.
Source: VNA