He made the statement while receiving General Tea Seiha, member of the Standing Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, who is on an official visit to Vietnam to attend the annual meeting of the defence ministers of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, as well as a joint civil defense exercise among the armies of the three countries.
Mr. Lam called on the two defence ministries to enhance information sharing and support each other in maintaining political stability and national security. He urged more effective coordination in border management and protection, the demarcation of the border and placement of markers, and the formal legal recognition of achievements already made.
The Vietnamese leader also called for closer cooperation in infrastructure connectivity, trade, and economic development in border areas to strengthen economic ties and work towards the target of raising bilateral trade to 20 billion USD.
General Tea Seiha described Vietnam-Cambodia friendship as a special and invaluable asset that must be preserved, nurtured and further strengthened for future generations.
Both sides will coordinate in organizing practical activities to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, helping enhance mutual understanding and deepen solidarity and friendship between the two countries' people and armies, he said.
