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Dec 27, 2016 / 14:42

Hanoi - Phnom Penh to tighten friendship

On December 26, Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung took over the high-level delegation of Phnom Penh Capital.

The delegation led by Mr. Pa Socheatvong, Phnom Penh Capital's Mayor is visiting and working in Hanoi.

At the meeting, Phnomphenh's high-level delegation expressed their impression in Hanoi's development achievements. "Hanoi is more and more growing and people's lives are improved better and better. It is thanks to the relentless tremendous efforts of Hanoi's Government", Mr. Pa Socheatvong affirmed.
 
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung hosted reception for Phnom Penh Capital's Mayor Pa Socheatvong
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung hosted reception for Phnom Penh Capital's Mayor Pa Socheatvong
At the reception, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung informed his guests about local socio-economic development and thanked the Governor and administration of Phnom Penh for providing optimal conditions for Vietnamese enterprises, including Hanoi’s, to do business there.

Pa Socheatvong said Phnom Penh has a population of more than 3 million and posts an annual GDP growth rate of 7.2 percent. Speaking highly of Hanoi’s development, he expressed his belief that the city will reap more achievements while relations between the two countries and the two capitals will become even stronger.

By the way, Phnom Penh City's Mayor also confirmed the gratitude of Phnom Penh's people for Hanoi City's active support in constructing Phnom Penh Capital's facilities as well as training, electricity, etc.
 
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai had a working session with the Phnom Penh Capital's Mayor
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai had a working session with the Phnom Penh Capital's Mayor

The same day, on December 26 afternoon, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai had a working session with the Phnom Penh delegation.

Highlighting the cities’ traditional friendship, Hai said the official visit to Vietnam by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on December 20 once again affirmed the countries’ fine amity. He voiced the belief that through delegation exchanges at all levels, relations between the Vietnamese capital city and Phnom Penh of Cambodia will be reinforced.

Phnom Penh Capital's Mayor Pa Socheatvong made the remark that he hopes Hanoi – the Capital city of Vietnam – and its Cambodian counterpart will push ahead with cooperation in all aspects. He said he is impressed with Hanoi’s enormous attainments in recent years, noting that Hanoi and Phnom Penh are paired cities and boast long-standing cooperation. Delegation exchanges at different levels have helped enhance ties between the two countries and the two Capitals.