Lao PDR Appreciates Cambodia’s Progress and Development


The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has commended Cambodia for its progress and development.

The appreciation was made by H.E. Buakeo Phumvongsay, newly appointed Ambassador of Lao PDR to Cambodia, while presenting his credentials to Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdei Say Chhum, Acting Head of State of Cambodia, at Senate Palace in Phnom Penh on Mar. 15.

Both sides expressed their satisfaction with the growing relationship and cooperation between both neighbouring countries and peoples.

Samdech Say Chhum was convinced that through the diplomatic mission of H.E. Buakeo Phumvongsay, the ties of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between both nations will be further tightened.

The Acting Head of State reaffirmed Cambodia’s readiness to closely cooperate with the new ambassador for the success of his mission in the Kingdom.

For his part, H.E. Buakeo Phumvongsay reiterated Lao PDR’s full support to Cambodia’s chairmanship of ASEAN, and extended the invitation of his president to His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, to pay a state visit to Lao PDR in an appropriate time.

The new Lao diplomat thanked the Royal Government and people of Cambodia for the their support for Lao PDR so far, especially for the assistance in cash, vaccines, refrigerated vaccine transport vehicles, and medical supplies to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.