On the afternoon of August 15, at the request of the Cambodian side, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a phone conversation with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his delight at the successful phone conversation on August 14 between General Secretary To Lam and the President of the Cambodian People’s Party, President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen, affirming that he would promote the effective implementation of the agreements reached by the leaders of the two parties.

The two Prime Ministers exchanged updates on their respective countries’ situations and agreed on key directions to further deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in connectivity, trade, and investment.

The two leaders agreed to continue strengthening political trust, enhancing existing cooperation mechanisms under the principles of good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive and long-term sustainable cooperation.

Both sides agreed to further improve economic cooperation efficiency with the spirit of “harmonized interests, shared risks,” aiming to soon achieve the bilateral trade target of $20 billion.

They also agreed to strengthen practical and effective local connectivity, develop border gate economies, facilitate cross-border trade and investment, and continue negotiations to resolve remaining border demarcation issues.

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted with pleasure that after two years in office as head of the Royal Government, Prime Minister Hun Manet has accelerated infrastructure development, achieved positive economic growth, and improved the livelihoods of Cambodian people.

He requested the Cambodian side to continue facilitating the naturalization of eligible Vietnamese-origin individuals and supporting their stable integration and contributions to Cambodian society, as well as creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to operate and expand investments.

Regarding international and regional issues, the two Prime Ministers exchanged views on matters of mutual concern.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s support for peaceful dispute resolution in accordance with international law and practices, emphasizing Vietnam’s commitment to working with ASEAN member states to promote the implementation of the July 28 ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, reinforcing ASEAN’s central role in regional peace, cooperation, and development.

The special meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Joint Border Committee agreed to establish an ASEAN observer team to monitor compliance with the ceasefire agreement between the two countries.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a government institution responsible for managing a country’s diplomatic relations, international treaties, and foreign policy. Historically, such ministries emerged in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, with France’s *Ministère des Affaires Étrangères* (founded in 1626) among the earliest. Today, these ministries play a key role in global diplomacy, representing their nations in international affairs.

Cambodian People’s Party

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) is Cambodia’s ruling political party, founded in 1951 as the *Kampuchean People’s Revolutionary Party* (KPRP) and later reorganized under its current name in 1991. Originating from the communist movement, it played a central role during the People’s Republic of Kampuchea (1979–1989) and has dominated Cambodian politics since the 1990s, led by figures like Hun Sen. The CPP is known for its strong control over government institutions and has faced criticism for suppressing opposition while maintaining stability and economic growth.

Cambodian Senate

The **Cambodian Senate** is the upper house of Cambodia’s bicameral parliament, established in 1999 under the 1998 constitutional amendments. It serves as a legislative body that reviews laws passed by the National Assembly and represents regional interests. The Senate was created to strengthen democratic governance, though it has been dominated by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) since its inception.

Royal Government

The term “Royal Government” typically refers to a monarchy’s governing body, where a king or queen serves as the head of state, often with varying degrees of political power. Historically, royal governments were absolute, but many modern monarchies, like the UK, have evolved into constitutional systems where the monarch’s role is largely ceremonial. Examples include the British Royal Government, which traces its roots to medieval feudal systems and has adapted over centuries through events like the Magna Carta and the Glorious Revolution.

ASEAN

ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 1967 to promote economic growth, political stability, and cultural cooperation among Southeast Asian nations. Originally consisting of five member countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand—it has since expanded to include 10 members, fostering regional integration and global diplomacy. Today, ASEAN plays a key role in addressing shared challenges and enhancing collaboration in trade, security, and socio-cultural development.

Cambodia-Thailand Joint Border Committee

The Cambodia-Thailand Joint Border Committee is a bilateral body established to address and resolve border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand, particularly concerning areas around the Preah Vihear Temple. It was formed to promote dialogue and cooperation, following historical tensions and a 1962 International Court of Justice ruling that awarded the temple to Cambodia but left surrounding territory disputed. The committee works on demarcation, security, and peaceful collaboration along the shared border.