Vietnam will continue working with Laos and Cambodia to enhance extensive, substantive, and effective cooperation in line with new development needs, ensuring the benefits of all three countries’ peoples.
At a regular press conference on October 17, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang addressed Cambodia’s recent decision to withdraw from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle.
Ms. Hang emphasized the deep-rooted, friendly, and trusting relationships among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, noting that these ties are a valuable asset for the three nations. She explained that various cooperation mechanisms exist between them, including the CLV Development Triangle, each contributing to both their relations and individual development.
“The CLV mechanism has played a significant role in fostering traditional ties, advancing economic and trade cooperation, and improving the quality of life in border areas over the past 25 years,” said Ms. Hang.
She affirmed that Vietnam will continue consulting with Laos and Cambodia to strengthen cooperation that addresses evolving development challenges and supports regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
The CLV Development Triangle was initiated by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen at the first trilateral summit in 1999, and its activities have been focused on the border regions of the three countries. Cambodia officially announced its decision to exit the mechanism in late September 2024.
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Source: Vietnam Insider