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Cambodian King hosts state banquet for Vietnamese leader

VGP - Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni held a state banquet in Phnom Penh on February 25 for visiting Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong

February 26, 2019 11:58 AM GMT+7

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni (R) and Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong raise a toast

Addressing the event, Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong said the traditional relations between two countries has become a sacred symbol and invaluable property of the two nations.

This requires Viet Nam and Cambodia to overcome all challenges to push the bilateral ties forward for common prosperity, he added.

In turn, the leader expressed his belief that with the important achievements that Vietnamese and Cambodian people have gained in the cause of national development and the effective cooperation between the two countries over the past time, the bilateral relations will develop to a new height, meeting the aspirations and legitimate interests of the two peoples as well as for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in Southeast Asia and beyond.

The Cambodian King expressed his deep gratitude to the Vietnamese government and people for their valuable support for Cambodia in the past and at present that helps Cambodia gain remarkable achievements in all areas.

Mr. Norodom Sihamoni said Viet Nam has helped Cambodia both at home and in the region as well as the globe when Cambodia is in difficulty and peace, and said he hoped Viet Nam will continue supporting Cambodia to develop its economy.

By Vien Nhu