Cambodian Senate President Meets Vietnamese Party Chief to Strengthen Ties

HANOI, Vietnam — Samdech Techo Hun Sen, president of Cambodia’s Senate and leader of the Cambodian People’s Party, met with General Secretary Mr.To Lam of the Communist Party of Vietnam on Monday, Sept. 1, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and party-to-party cooperation.

The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day celebrations. According to Senate spokesperson Chea Thirith, To Lam warmly welcomed Samdech Techo Hun Sen and the Cambodian delegation, describing their presence as a reflection of the enduring friendship between the two countries.

Samdech Techo expressed appreciation for the hospitality and praised Vietnam’s 1945 revolution as a historic milestone in the regional and global struggle for independence. He reaffirmed the importance of strong ties between the ruling parties and governments of both nations, noting that recent high-level exchanges have helped deepen mutual trust and cooperation.

To Lam echoed support for expanding collaboration, particularly in youth exchanges and reciprocal visits, and emphasized the role of party relations in fostering human resource development.

Samdech Techo Hun Sen also highlighted growing cooperation in trade, defense, and economic development. He noted that in the first seven months of 2025, Cambodia exported approximately $3.8 billion worth of goods to Vietnam, surpassing Vietnam’s exports to Cambodia, which totaled around $3.2 billion. He described the trade balance as complementary, with Cambodia supplying raw materials and Vietnam contributing processed goods.

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing satisfaction with the current trajectory of Cambodia–Vietnam relations and pledging to further strengthen ties across all sectors. Following the talks, Samdech Techo Hun Sen and the Cambodian delegation attended a formal luncheon hosted by To Lam, alongside leaders and representatives from other countries participating in Vietnam’s national celebrations.