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The state visit to Cambodia by Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and the high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam is believed not only to contribute to the solid political foundation for Việt Nam–Cambodia relations, but also to create new impetus for comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties and two countries, as well as among the Parties and countries of Việt Nam, Cambodia, and Laos.

At the invitation of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, His Excellency Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, paid a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia on February 6, 2026.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that the state visit by Party General Secretary Tô Lam and the high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam has made an important contribution to the enhancement of the friendship, good neighbourliness, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability in all areas between the two countries.

Defence and security cooperation between Việt Nam and Cambodia has become increasingly substantive, while economic, trade, and investment partnership recorded strong growth, with bilateral trade reaching US$11.33 billion in 2025, up 11.7 per cent from 2024.

The three PMs agreed to continue adopting policies and measures to facilitate trade, investment, and cooperation on a complementary and win-win basis, shifting from expansion in scale to improvement in quality and efficiency.

Briefing the Cambodian side on the results of the CPV’s 14th National Congress, Chairman Mẫn affirmed that Vietnam’s foreign policy consistently follows the line of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, development, and being a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community.

The meeting of the leaders of the CPV, CPC and LPRP achieved very positive outcomes, covering all areas of cooperation among the three Parties and countries, and once again affirming that relations among the three Parties, countries and peoples are of strategic and long-term significance.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm appreciated the sentiments and important contributions of Heng Samrin to Việt Nam–Cambodia relations over the past decades, as well as his continued role as an example and source of inspiration for future generations in preserving and promoting the long-standing friendship between the countries.

The VFF leader said relations between the two Parties, States and Fronts have continued to be strengthened in a more substantive and cohesive manner, and commended the effective coordination between the two Fronts in organising people-to-people exchanges in border areas, contributing to peace, stability, friendship, and solidarity along the shared border.

State President Lương Cường on Friday received the newly appointed Ambassadors of Indonesia and the Philippines on the occasion of their presentation of credentials to take up their posts in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam, Cambodia agreed to more connect the two economies more closely, especially in terms of transport infrastructure, energy infrastructure and digital transformation, as well as industrial processing and agricultural supply chains, based on the two sides' complementary strengths.

Resolution No. 80 was issued at a pivotal moment, setting the goal that by 2030, Việt Nam will build an advanced culture imbued with a strong national identity.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen affirmed that Cambodia treasures and seeks to further strengthen the bilateral relations. He also hailed Việt Nam’s socio-economic progress, saying he hopes that the sides will further open their markets to deepen economic linkages.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his entourage laid wreaths at the Independence Monument, the Memorial to late King Norodom Sihanouk, and the Cambodia–Việt Nam Friendship Monument in Phnom Penh on Friday.

In recent years, Việt Nam–Cambodia ties have thrived with substantive results. Political trust between the two countries has been fostered, providing a solid foundation and overall direction for all-around cooperation.

The visit holds great significance, providing an important opportunity for high-ranking leaders of the two countries to enhance exchanges, consolidate the foundation of political trust, and accelerate the implementation of agreements already reached.

Speaker Mazen Turki El Qadi affirmed that Jordan, as well as King Abdullah II personally, attaches great importance to relations with Việt Nam.

The visit not only helps further consolidate the solid political foundation of Việt Nam – Cambodia relations, but also creates new momentum to promote comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties and the two countries.