NA Chairman lauds strong Vietnam-Cambodia ties

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) hosts a reception for outgoing Cambodian Ambassador Chay Navuth (L) in Hanoi on May 14.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue was speaking while receiving outgoing Cambodian Ambassador Chay Navuth in Hanoi on May 14.

He noted that despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic both countries have maintained high-level regular contacts and exchanges to facilitate bilateral cooperation mechanisms. 

During the opening four months of the year, two-way trade turnover reached nearly US$3.9 billion, marking a rise of 122% compared to the same period from last year, contributing to economic growth of both nations whilst simultaneously increasing their people’s quality of life, NA Chairman Hue said.

He pledged Vietnam’s continued assistance to Cambodia’s COVID-19 fight, and at the same time thanked the Cambodian government for supporting Vietnamese nationals residing in Cambodia during the ongoing COVID-19 fight.

Hue also conveyed his invitation to visit Vietnam to Cambodian National Assembly chairman Heng Samrin and Senate Speaker Say Chhum.

For his part, Cambodian Ambassador Chay Navuth lauded Vietnam’s successful control of the COVID-19 pandemic, helping maintain business production and economic growth.

He particularly praised the Vietnamese government’s efforts to develop infrastructure and improve the business climate to attract foreign investors in various areas.

The Cambodian diplomat expressed his belief that with thorough preparations being made Vietnam will certainly hold the generation election on May 23 to elect deputies to the National Assembly and grassroots-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure.