Vientiane (FN), Aug. 31 – Cambodian army commander lieutenant general Hun Manet led a high-level delegation to pay a courtesy call on Lao president Thongloun Sisoulith on 30 August 2022.

Lao president warmly welcomed Hun Manet and conveyed greeting message to Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen.

The president also praised Cambodia as the rotating chair of ASEAN 2022, in particular under the wise leadership of premier Hun Sen.
 
On this occasion, Lao president emphasized that Laos and Cambodia are good neighboring countries, who share the same common aspiration for peace and development. In this regard, he expressed support for the direction of foster cooperation in the field of national defense.

Both sides agreed to maintain peace and achieve better cooperation between.

In response, Hun Manet thanked Lao counterpart for the commitment to foster cooperation in the field of national defense in order to maintain bonding solidarity, friendship, mutual trust and close cooperation under the framework of long-term comprehensive strategic partnership.

Lastly, Hun Manet thanked Laos and people for supporting Cambodia as the rotating chair of ASEAN in 2022.
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