(VOVworld)- Ho Chi Minh City considers Phnompenh a close friend both in its struggles against invaders and during the current development process. Ho Chi Minh municipal Party Secretary Le Thanh Hai stated this at a reception on Monday for visiting Phnom Penh governor Kep Chuk Tema.

The Cambodian delegation is on a visit to Ho Chi Minh city

Mr. Hai said the two cities have recorded significant achievements in economics, healthcare, and education. Mr. Tema expressed his hope for stronger cooperative ties between the two cities in the future. The two leaders agreed to further exchanges of diplomatic, business, and student delegations at all levels to seek opportunities for investment, education, and other fields.