Thursday, February 23, 2012

CPP Chheang Vun’s kowtow trip to Hanoi toreceive his marching order

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Nguyen Sinh Hung (R) issues marching order to CPP Chheang Vun (L)

Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen legislative ties

VietNamNet Bridge (22/02/2012) – Vietnam always gives priority to consolidating neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and multifaceted cooperation with Cambodia.

This was affirmed by Head of the National Assembly (NA) Committee for Foreign Affairs Tran Van Hang while receiving a delegation from the Cambodian NA Committee for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Information and Media, led by its Chairman, Chheang Vun.

Hang said bilateral relationship is an invaluable asset of the two countries and urged both sides to nurture it for development and prosperity in both countries, as well as for peace, democracy, and social advancement in the world.

Hang briefed his guest on Vietnam’s current situation and proposed both committees promote the exchange of information and work closely together in international forums, especially within ASEAN and other sub-regional cooperation frameworks.

The two sides said they are together drafting a memorandum of understanding on amendments to the 2007 agreement on cooperation between the two National Assemblies.

They also agreed to exchange high-ranking delegations and organize a meeting between the Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian NA Committees for Foreign Affairs.

Later the same day, Chheang Vun was received Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung, who suggested the two NA External Affairs Committees pay due attention to boost cooperation in various fields.

Also on February 21, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat Le Hong Anh, received Chheang Vun.

He expressed his hope that the NA of both countries will boost experience exchange in legislative-related issues.

Chheang Vun affirmed that Cambodia will do its utmost to foster the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia.

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