Saturday, 14 March 2009

Vietnam, Cambodia boost legislative ties

VOV News
03/14/2009

Vietnamese and Cambodian legislators met in Phnom Penh on March 12 to discuss plans to promote the two legislative bodies’ cooperation.

Tong Thi Phong, vice chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly, and Nguon Nhel, first vice chairman of the Cambodia National Assembly briefed each other on the current situation in their respective countries. They agreed that cooperation and information exchanges between their legislative bodies have been promoted effectively over recent years. They agreed to support each other at multilateral and international parliamentary forums.

During the March 12-15 visit, Ms Phong was received by the Cambodia NA Chairman Heng Samrin, President of the Senate Chea Sim and Prime Minister Hun Sen. She also paid a courtesy visit to King Norodom Sihamoni.

During these meetings, the Cambodian leaders expressed hopes that the two countries will encourage their young generations to respect and nurture their friendship and good neighbourliness.

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