(VOVworld) - President Tran Dai Quang met with Patriarchs Tep Vong and Bour Kry, who are leaders of 2 Buddhist sects, on Thursday during a State visit to Cambodia.

President Tran Dai Quang meets with Patriarchs Bour Kry. (Photo:VOV)

Quang said Vietnam and Cambodia share a significant similarity: Buddhism plays a crucial role in people’s lives. He highlighted the close cooperation between Buddhists in the two countries, which has contributed to strengthening bilateral ties.

The Patriarchs performed rituals to pray for happiness for the Vietnamese people and fruitful bilateral cooperation. They pledged their efforts for stronger ties between Vietnam and Cambodia, for peace, friendship, cooperation, and sustainable development.