Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 13 – Jean François Tan, Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, highlighted reasons why Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet chose Viet Nam as the first country to visit within the ASEAN region.

The minister delegate spoke at a press conference at Phnom Penh International Airport on Tuesday night (Dec. 12).

Viet Nam is recognized as a significant market, as seen by the European Union's attempt in 2019 to form free trade agreements with Viet Nam due to its substantial market size. Experts predict that Viet Nam has the potential to emerge as an indisputable regional power, encompassing economic, political, and military spheres.

Jean François Tan also recalled recent noteworthy visits by global leaders to Viet Nam, including the US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. These visits signify Viet Nam's stature as a nation with a considerable market influence in both the region and the world.

"Major nations are prioritizing engagements with Vietnamese leadership due to its substantial market influence. This factor is sufficient and essential to explain why Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet chose Viet Nam as the first country for an official visit among the other ten ASEAN members", Jean François Tan underscored.
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