(VOVWORLD) - President To Lam arrived in Phnom Penh on Friday afternoon, beginning a two-day state visit to Cambodia at the invitation of King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni. Following the official welcome ceremony, President Lam met with King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace.
 President To Lam (L) meets King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh on July 12, 2024. (Photo: VNA/Nhan Sang) |
The two leaders praised the stable development of cooperation between the two countries; the consolidation of trust and bond between the leaders and peoples of both nations; and the impressive growth in bilateral trade.
They expressed their hope that in the future, both sides will enhance the exchange of delegations and contacts at all levels, promote cooperation in economics, trade, investment, culture, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges, and effectively resolve pending issues in the spirit of neighborly friendship and solidarity.
Both leaders reaffirmed that the traditional friendship, solidarity, and mutual assistance between the two countries is an invaluable asset that must be preserved for future generations.
They were committed to fostering this fruitful relationship and promoting education of the younger generations in both countries about the close bond, solidarity, and sacrifices shared between the two nations and peoples.
Following the meeting, President Lam visited Queen Mother Norodom Moninieth Sihanouk and invited her to visit Vietnam soon.
In the evening, King Norodom Sihamoni hosted a grand banquet in honor of President Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation.