Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni right after his arrival in the country on April 24.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc shakes hands with King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni on April 24 (Photo: VNA)

At the meeting, PM Phuc expressed his pleasure to make his official visit to Cambodia when the two countries are celebrating the 50^th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

He lauded socio-economic achievements Cambodia has made under the reign of King Norodom Sihamoni, particularly its increasing position in the region and in the world.

Highlighting the King’s significant contributions to consolidating the partnership between Viet Nam and Cambodia, PM Phuc said he hopes for the King’s further support for the ties.

Viet Nam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Cambodia, he said, adding that Viet Nam continuously remembers the King’s valuable assistance to Viet Nam during its national construction and defence.

King Norodom Sihamoni said he admires achievements Viet Nam has obtained during its national development and recalled the late King Norodom Sihanouk’s recommendations on cementing relations with Viet Nam.

He spoke highly of his guest’s current visit, saying he believes that it will contribute to further enhancing bilateral cooperation.

PM Phuc took the occasion to deliver an invitation to visit Viet Nam to his host and Queen Mother of Cambodia Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, which was accepted.

The same day, the PM visited the Vietnamese Embassy staff and representatives of Vietnamese expatriates living and studying in Cambodia.

Acknowledging their contributions to Viet Nam-Cambodia relations and difficulties in the host nation, Phuc affirmed the commitment of the Vietnamese Party and Government to assisting overseas Vietnamese.

He urged them to continue to cement the two countries’ relationship and expand the education of the Vietnamese language within their community.

(Source: VNA)