(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Hunsen attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Long Binh-Chrey Thom bridge linking Vietnam’s An Giang province and Cambodia’s Kandal province on Tuesday.

The 400 meter-bridge symbolizes the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Once completed, it will help to boost bilateral economic and trade cooperation and reduce poverty in border areas. As part of his visit to Cambodia, Prime Minister Dung the same day laid a wreath at the Memorial Monument of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers in Phnom Penh. He met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni before departing for Vietnam. Prime Minister Dung hoped King Sihamoni will continue to support the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

He said that Vietnam treasures the good neighborliness, long-time friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia. He added that Vietnam will forever remember Cambodia’s support for its national defense and construction. King Sihamoni said he believed Prime Minister Dung’s visit will boost bilateral relations in the coming years.