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From left: Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, Vietnamese PM Nguyen
Xuan Phuc and Cambodian PM Hun Sen before the working session in
Bangkok on June 23 (Photo: VNA)
At the event, the three PMs said they were happy to see that Vietnam, Laos and
Cambodia have obtained solid socio-economic achievements, the living standards
of their people have continually been improved, and all of them are making
efforts to reform and integrate into the world.
They noted with satisfaction that the close-knit friendship and solidarity among
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia have been growing more and more strongly,
contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
The three leaders agreed to enhance cooperation within the framework of the
Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area and the Mekong sub-region
and soon build a blueprint for connecting the three economies. They underlined
the importance of attracting financial and technical resources for sub-regional
projects.
They also agreed to strengthen cooperative ties to maintain border security and
promote trade, investment and border connectivity, while affirming the resolve
to build the shared border into areas of peace, friendship and development.
PM Phuc affirmed that Vietnam will continue assisting Laos and Cambodia in
manpower training and sharing its experience in socio-economic management and
development with the two neighbours.
The three PMs also consented to coordinate closely at regional and international
forums, and promoting the building of a united, unanimous and resilient ASEAN
that plays the central role.
PMs Thongloun Sisoulith and Hun Sen congratulated Vietnam on its election as a
non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2020-2021 with a
very high number of votes. They also promised to support Vietnam when the
country holds the ASEAN Chair in 2020.
Also on June 23, the Vietnamese leader had a short meeting with Philippine
President Rodrigo Duterte. They discussed measures to reinforce the bilateral
relations and cooperation at multilateral forums.
On this occasion, President Duterte offered thanks to a Vietnamese fishing boat
for saving 22 Philippine fishermen in distress at sea on June 9. He affirmed
that the Philippines will continue to treat Vietnamese fishermen humanely in the
spirit of the traditional friendship and strategic partnership between the two
countries.
Source: VNA
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