Phnom Penh (FN), Apr. 24 – After concluding the ASEAN Leader’s meeting on 24 April 2021 in Jakarta, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with the the newly elected Prime Minister of Viet Nam Pham Minh Chinh to exchange views on bilateral and multilateral cooperation as well as regional issues of common concerns.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction with continuous development of bilateral ties based on the principle of mutual trust, good neighborliness, unity, stability, and peace.

During the meeting, both premiers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the spirit of mutual benefits, and expanding the cooperation among countries in the region and the world for the cause of peace, security, and sustainable development.

Cambodian premier thanked the Vietnamese government and the people of Viet Nam for their generous assistance to the Kingdom during this difficult time.

Vietnamese prime minister was saddened by the rapid spread of COVID19 in Cambodia and wished the Royal Government and the people of Cambodia to overcome the disease in the near future.

In separate bilateral meetings with the Indonesian president and Viet Nam prime minister, Premier Hun Sen thanked both leaders for their support on Cambodia being the host of the 13th Asia-Europe Summit in 2021 and chair of ASEAN in 2022.
=FRESH NEWS