NA delegation visits Cambodia

via CAAI

12/15/2010

A delegation from the National Defence and Security Committee from the National Assembly of Vietnam, led by Director Le Quang Binh is visiting to Cambodia from December 13-17.

On December 14, the Vietnamese delegation met with the Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Tep Ngorn and Acting Chairman of the Interior, National Defense, Investigation and Public Functions Commission, Pal Sam Eurn.

Mr Binh praised the Cambodian Parliament’s role in helping the Royal Government in leading the country, maintaining stability, developing the economy and winning trust in the international arena.

He took this occasion to express his deep sympathy over the recent Koh Pich disaster and said he believed the Cambodian government would soon deal with the aftermaths of the tragedy.

Senate Vice President Tep Ngorn said the Cambodian Parliament supports the Royal Government in demarcation of the border with Vietnam and expressed hopes that the visit would help promote traditional relations between the two legislative bodies.

During his meeting with Mr Pal Sam Eurn, they briefed each other of the economic and political situation in their respective countries and issues of common concern while praising both countries’ cooperation with the International community.

Later the same day, the Vietnamese delegation also met with Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Banh and visited the National Department for Military Provision. During its stay, the delegation is also scheduled to visit several units of the Cambodian army and police force in Siem Reap province.