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Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung speaks at the event in Vientiane on June 24. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Stories about Vietnam and Laos’s traditional relations were shared with young people at a talk held by the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration in Vientiane on June 24. Director of the academy Phouvong Ounkhamxeng, who is also a member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, told Vietnam News Agency that the talk aimed to help young Lao people gain a better understanding of the two countries’ special relations in order for them to uphold and develop bilateral ties. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung said the countries’ special relations were founded by then Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Kaysone Phomvihane and have been nurtured by generations of their leaders and people. Braving various challenges throughout history, Vietnam - Laos relations have become a rare exemplary and … [Read more...] about Talk gives young Lao people insight into traditional relations with Vietnam

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (L) and Ambassador Sovann Ke (Photo: baoquocte.vn) New York (VNA) – The Permanent Delegations of Vietnam and Cambodia to the United Nations (UN) co-organised a ceremony to mark the 55 years of the two countries’ diplomatic relations on June 24 in New York. Ambassador Sovann Ke, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the UN, appreciated the good cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of politics, development, economics, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, as well as the close coordination between the two delegations. He expressed gratitude for the heartfelt assistance from the Vietnamese people, especially Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, to help Cambodian people get rid of the Pol Pot genocidal regime. The diplomat also informed his Vietnam ese counterpart Dang Hoang Giang ofpriorities and activities chaired by Cambodia as the Chairman of the ASEAN Committee in New York in 2022. Ambassador Giang recalled … [Read more...] about Anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties marked in New York

Thai authorities are discussing the opening of new bus routes with Laos and Vietnam to link popular destinations in the three countries, according to news website laotiantimes.com. The distance from Nakhon Phanom to Ha Tinh is approximately 300 kilometres. (Photo: Google Maps) Laotian media noted that the Thai Government has approved expediting negotiations to open a bus route connecting the three countries via route R12 from Nakhon Phanom in Thailand to Thakhek in Laos before progressing on to Ha Tinh in Vietnam. The distance from Nakhon Phanom to Ha Tinh is approximately 300 kilometres. The website also revealed that the Thai Ministry of Transport has requested that Laos host the second Trilateral Working Group Meeting as soon as possible in order to discuss the service model before coming to formal agreements. “The three cities are especially attractive to tourists, with local arts and culture attractions, temples, and sacred sites, as well as natural … [Read more...] about Plans to reopen bus route connecting Thailand-Laos-Vietnam

In its article posted on June 23, Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) – Cambodia’s national press agency – said that the bilateral diplomatic relationship was established amidst the Vietnamese people's steadfast struggle against foreign invaders. The establishment of the ties at that time demonstrated Cambodia's meaningful support for Vietnam in the cause of national liberation and reunification under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh; and affirmed Vietnam's strong and sincere support for the struggle to safeguard independence and neutrality of the Kingdom of Cambodia under the leadership of its Head of State, Samdech Norodom Sihanouk. The article also quoted Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang as saying that the achievements of the bilateral relations during the past 55 years are not only the victory of the struggle for national liberation in each country, but also their development in all fields, making positive contributions to the growth of each country, as well as … [Read more...] about Cambodian media spread message on relations with Vietnam

Lao Bảo Border Gate between Việt Nam and Laos. — VNA/VNS Photo VIENTIANE — Thailand is discussing with Laos and Việt Nam the opening of bus routes connecting popular destinations of the three countries, according to news website laotiantimes.com . The website said the Thai government has approved expediting negotiations to open a bus route connecting three countries via route R12 from Nakhon Phanom, Thailand to Thakhek, Laos and on to the central province of Hà Tĩnh in Việt Nam. The distance from Nakhon Phanom to Hà Tĩnh is about 300km. The Thai Ministry of Transport says it is doing what it can to expedite the route-opening process, including asking that Laos host the second Trilateral Working Group Meeting as soon as possible in order to discuss the service model and make formal agreements. The three cities are especially attractive to tourists, with local arts and culture attractions, temples, and sacred sites, as well as natural wonders such as waterfalls, … [Read more...] about Bus route connecting Thailand-Laos-Việt Nam in discussion

Dong Nai province currently has three enterprises investing in five projects in Cambodia. Since 2021, Dong Nai has provided 36 full-ride scholarships for Cambodian students. Every year, the province conducts meaningful activities to celebrate the Chol Chnam Thmay Festival for Cambodian students, among others. At the reception, Consul General Sok Dareth spoke highly of the investment efficiency of Dong Nai’s firms in Cambodia, hoping that the province will continue coordinating closely with Cambodia’s provinces in various fields, particularly agriculture, industry, culture, education, and promoting exchange programs among the two countries’ students and youths. The consul general asked Dong Nai province to enhance all-level delegation exchanges to further tighten the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia in the coming time. Translated by Quynh Oanh … [Read more...] about Dong Nai boosts cooperation with Cambodia’s provinces

Vietnamese Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The stated this week that up to 500 kilometers of expressways will possibly be available for use in the Mekong Delta region by 2026, when he ends his five-year term. Minister The was speaking at a conference in Can Tho City on Tuesday morning regarding investment planning and promotion in the delta for the 2021-30 period. After briefing the conference on the current traffic infrastructure situation and presenting a plan on infrastructural development in the region in the coming time, the minister stressed that 400-500 kilometers of expressways will be built during his term from 2021 to 2026. The region’s traffic development has long been hampered by many bottlenecks and despite efforts to resolve them by the Party and state, the current traffic infrastructure there has yet to meet expectations and thereby needs to be developed soon, the minister said. His statement was made in the context that the region, which is deemed to be the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Mekong Delta likely to have up to 500km of expressways by 2026: transport minister

Khai congratulated the Cambodian Government on the important achievements obtained under PM Hun Sen’s leadership, especially the success in COVID-19 containment and socio-economic reopening and recovery. Men Sam An, who is also Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her honor to represent the Cambodian Government to attend and deliver remarks at the ceremony marking the 55th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties held in Hanoi earlier the same day. Saying she is impressed with Vietnam’s all-round attainments over the past years, she expressed her belief that under the clear-sighted leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government and people will continue reaping more successes in national reforms and development and unceasingly promoting Vietnam’s stature in the international … [Read more...] about Deputy PMs agree on measures for strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia links

A priceless common asset of the two peoples Since Cambodia's revolutionary and armed forces were strong and capable enough to defend the country, Vietnam withdrew its volunteer troops and advisors in 1989 under the agreement between the two parties and states, successfully fulfilling the glorious international mission in the neighboring country. After the Paris Peace Agreement in 1991 and the General Election in 1993, the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship was lifted to a new stage in accordance with the actual situation in each country. With the motto of "good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability," Vietnam-Cambodia relations have been continuously consolidated and extensively developed in all fields, of which defense cooperation is an important pillar. The first Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange held in May 2022 vividly manifested the contribution of defense cooperation to enhancing mutual understanding and … [Read more...] about Part 4: Towards a bright future

Van Don - Mong Cai Highway under construction (Source: baoquangninh.com.vn) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is scheduled for completion and operation on June 30, aims to create favourable conditions for the northeastern province of Quang Ninh to make breakthrough developments and promote economic links in the region. Nguyen Tien Oanh, Director of the Executive Board of the highway project (the Tien Yen - Mong Cai section), said it has taken time to complete this section – which extends from Bach Dang bridge to the Mong Cai international border gate , because of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other reasons. However, the foundation of the sector has been basically completed and is entering the finishing stages, he said. According to representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is part of the Hanoi - Quang Ninh highway, plays a strategic role for the socio-economic development of Quang … [Read more...] about Van Don – Mong Cai highway: new launch pad for Quang Ninh’s economic growth