State President Luong Cuong and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, and delegates attend the banquet. (Photo: VNA)
State President Luong Cuong on November 28 hosted a banquet in honour of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, who is on a state visit to Vietnam.

Warmly welcoming the King and the high-ranking delegation of Cambodia, Cuong expressed his delight at the continuous strengthening and robust development of the bilateral friendship and comprehensive cooperation in recent times.

He emphasised that delegation exchanges and contacts at all levels have been conducted regularly; defence and security cooperation enhanced; economic, trade, and investment ties strengthened. Meanwhile, collaboration in education, training, culture, and healthcare, and people-to-people exchanges have become increasingly diverse and practical.

The President affirmed that King Norodom Sihamoni's visit to Vietnam this time will be a great source of encouragement for the development of bilateral relations, helping strengthen the good neighbourliness between Vietnam and Cambodia, for the benefit and happiness of the two countries' people.

For his part, the Cambodian King stressed that his trip is a continuation of the historical journey started by late King Father Norodom Sihanouk, and other high-ranking leaders.

He stated that the regular exchange of high-level visits has played a key role in strengthening and expanding the friendship and solidarity between the two countries, as well as increasing bilateral cooperation in all areas for the mutual benefit of their people.

King Norodom Sihamoni affirmed that the Government and people of Vietnam are true friends who always stand side by side with the Government and people of Cambodia, and support the country in reaping many successes across all fields./.

VNA