In his remarks at the ceremony, First Vice President of the Cambodian NA Cheam Yeap said that Cambodia and Vietnam have built a good and special friendship, adding that this is a factor that has created effective cooperation, bringing substantial and tangible benefits to both nations.

President of the Cambodian National Assembly (NA) Samdech Khuon Sudary (right), on behalf of the State of Cambodia, awards the Royal Order of Sahametrei (The Grand Cross) to Chairman of the Vietnamese NA Tran Thanh Man.

The Cambodian King’s decision to award the Royal Order of Sahametrei to Man is a testament to the noble friendship between the two nations, he noted.

For his part, the top Vietnamese legislator underscored that the order is not just his personal honour but also an acknowledgment of the contributions of the Vietnamese National Assembly and generations of Vietnamese leaders to strengthening the “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability” between Vietnam and Cambodia, for the interests of their people and for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

"The Party, State, National Assembly, Government, and people of Vietnam attach special importance to fostering the relations with Cambodia," he stressed.

He expressed his delight at the positive development of the partnership between the two legislative bodies, elaborating that it has become increasingly intensive and effective, contributing practically to the consolidation and enhancement of the enduring solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Man reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering solidarity and strong support for Cambodia’s development, expressing his hope that Cambodia will continue to achieve new greater and more comprehensive milestones in its nation-building efforts. He emphasised that Vietnam considers Cambodia’s achievements a source of great encouragement for and also those of Vietnam.

Expressing his honour to receive the prestigious award from Cambodia, the Vietnamese NA Chairman pledged to continue working hard to strengthen and promote the special friendship and solidarity between the Parties, States, National Assemblies, and people of the two countries.

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