Defense leader visits Vietnamese Embassy and MB in Cambodia

At the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu briefed the delegation on bilateral relations, noting that high-level visits between Viet Nam and Cambodia in 2026 have strengthened political trust and promoted cooperation across various fields. In addition to economic and trade cooperation, the two countries continued to maintain close cooperation in defense and security, contributing to an environment of peace, stability, cooperation, and development. The VIDEX Cambodia exhibition 2026 was also opened, helping deepen cooperation between Viet Nam and Cambodia.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Quang Ngoc and the delegation pose for a joint photo with officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Quang Ngoc expressed his sincere appreciation for and highly commended Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu and the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia for their contribution to strengthening relations between the two states, the two ministries of national defense, and the peoples of the two countries. He expressed his hope that the embassy would continue supporting Vietnamese military units in fulfilling their missions in Cambodia and step up efforts to search for, recover, and repatriate the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and advisors who laid down their lives while conducting international service in Cambodia. 

At MB Cambodia, the delegation was briefed on the bank's positive growth and effective control of nonperforming loans since its official transition to a new operating model. After more than three years of operation, the bank has made notable achievements, contributing nearly USD 2 million annually to Cambodia's state budget, with contributions expected to increase as its business expands. It is also expanding retail banking and lending services to improve the living standards of Cambodian citizens and Vietnamese expatriates living and working in the country.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Quang Ngoc holds a working session with MB Cambodia.

Commending the bank’s achievements, the defense leader urged MB Cambodia to build on its results, maintain unity, and fully implement guidelines and directives on external relations. He also called on the bank to review and develop its business strategy to strengthen its position in the Cambodian market, pay greater attention to social welfare, and ensure that all business activities comply with Cambodian law, Vietnamese law, and military regulations while upholding the qualities and image of Uncle Ho's Soldiers.

Translated by Tran Hoai