Phnom Penh: Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, received a courtesy call and working discussions with Mr. Sonexay Vannaxay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Cambodia, on the afternoon of July 15, 2026, at the Ministry’s office to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of labor, social security, and vocational training, as well as to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two neighboring countries.
On that occasion, the Minister warmly welcomed and congratulated Mr. Sonsai Vannasai on his appointment as the new Lao Ambassador to Cambodia, and highly appreciated the long-standing friendship and close cooperation between the two countries. The Minister emphasized that Cambodia and Laos have maintained traditional friendship, solidarity, and good neighborliness with mutual trust and support. He highly appreciated the progress of bilateral relations, especially after the adoption of the Action Plan for the Comprehensive and Long-Term Strategic Partnership 2023-2027, and that the 70th anniversary is an opportunity to add new momentum to cooperation between the two countries.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of TVET programs in promoting economic growth, productivity and competitiveness, and encouraged the strengthening of cooperation through the exchange of trainers and experts and the establishment of partnerships between institutions of the two countries by establishing a memorandum of understanding. He firmly believes that the Ambassador’s diplomatic mandate will make an important contribution to strengthening the bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Cambodia and Laos even closer for the greater good of both nations. He reaffirmed his readiness to work closely with the Lao side to jointly address common challenges and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly development.
In response, Mr. Sonsai Vannasai expressed his joy and pride in fulfilling his diplomatic mission in Cambodia. A neighboring country with a long history and rich culture, he thanked the Minister for the constructive and friendly discussions, as well as for expressing the long-term vision of the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Ministry, which is actively implementing the Pentagon Strategy Phase 1. He said that on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, commemorative programs will be organized in both Phnom Penh and Vientiane.
Noting the increase in workers in Cambodia every year, the ambassador also highly appreciated the development in all sectors in Cambodia, especially infrastructure. which is an important driving force to promote national economic growth. He also expressed satisfaction with the progress in all areas of relations between the two countries and affirmed the importance and readiness to continue strengthening this comprehensive and long-term strategic partnership for the interests of Cambodia and Laos.
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