Cambodian, Vietnamese leaders vow to expand ties, no discussion on Funan Techo Canal

Vietnamese President To Lam (left) greeting Prime Minister Hun Manet during their July 13 meeting in Phnom Penh. - STPM

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian and Vietnamese leaders pledged to strengthen and expand cooperation between the two countries for mutual benefit. A government spokesman confirmed that the Funan Techo Canal – which is set to break ground next month – was not on the agenda during the talks.

“Vietnam and Cambodia will continue to strengthen ties and cooperation based on the spirit of good neighbourliness and similar culture.