President's visit adds fresh impetus to Vietnam-Cambodia ties

Deputy Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son made the remark while responding to the media about the outcome of the visit.

During the visit, senior leaders compared notes on the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations and regional and international issues of shared concern. 

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and other leaders thanked Vietnam for valuable assistance for Cambodia, saying the Cambodian people always bear in mind Vietnamese volunteer soldiers’ help in liberating them from the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime in 1979. 

They expressed their resolve to develop the relations in line with the motto of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive and sustainable cooperation”.

Both nations consented to adhere to the set principles not allowing any hostile forces to use their respective territories to threaten the other’s security, Son added. 

They agreed to consider adjusting relevant policies aiming to promote investment and elevate two-way trade to US$5 billion next year and higher figure in the following years. 

They voiced their resolve to finalize border demarcation and marker planting on the two countries’ shared borderline as soon as possible to build a borderline of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development. 

The leaders also concurred to create the best possible conditions and provide equal treatment for the Vietnamese and Cambodian communities in each other’s country, the Deputy Foreign Minister said. 

The two countries will continue collaboration and offer mutual support at multilateral forums, and work together on building an united ASEAN Community in 2015 and setting major orientations for its next stage of development. 

They expressed their support for the peaceful settlement of disputes in line with internationally recognised principles and regional commitments.

They vowed to work hand in hand with other member countries of the Mekong River Commission to ensure the sustainable management and use of the river’s water resources. 

Deputy FM Son highlighted the visit as a great success and a major contribution to the sustainable development of bilateral ties.