Vietnamese and Cambodian UN Envoys Agree to Strengthen Multilateral Cooperation
Vietnam’s and Cambodia’s permanent representatives to the United Nations met on November 10 and agreed to strengthen coordination and mutual support at the UN and other multilateral forums. The Vietnamese envoy also wished Cambodia success in hosting the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh on November 15–16.
On November 10, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Đỗ Hùng Việt, visited Cambodia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Chhea Keo, with members of his delegation to offer congratulations on Cambodia’s Independence Day and the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. Both commemorations fall on November 9.
Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Đỗ Hùng Việt, congratulates Cambodia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Chhea Keo.（VietVance）
During the meeting, the two ambassadors reviewed the history of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia’s struggles for national independence and discussed how the three countries supported one another in their fight against colonialism and imperialism. Both sides said Vietnam and Cambodia continue to support and cooperate with each other in many fields.
Đỗ Hùng Việt said Vietnam has consistently valued and supported Cambodia’s nation-building and development. He expressed pleasure at Cambodia’s achievements in recent years and confidence in its future development.
The two ambassadors agreed to continue strengthening coordination and mutual support at the United Nations and other multilateral forums to reinforce good-neighborly relations, friendship and comprehensive cooperation between their countries. Đỗ Hùng Việt also wished Cambodia success in hosting the 20th Francophonie Summit, scheduled for November 15–16, 2026, in Phnom Penh.
Source: VietVance
