Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 22 – Cambodia-Viet Nam agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence and security based on the principle of not allowing any hostile forces to use their respective territories to harm the other's security.

The agreement was made during the two-day state visit of president of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Cambodia.

“The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence and security based on the principle of not allowing any hostile forces to use their respective territories to harm the other's security, and effectively implement the existing agreements on defence and security cooperation; enhance coordination in maintaining political stability, security, social order and safety in each country; improve the effectiveness of border management and protection; make effective use of the existing cooperation mechanisms and continue joint efforts to search for, retrieve and repatriate remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Cambodia,” according to the joint statement seen by Fresh News on Wednesday.
=FRESH NEWS