Vietnamese NA hands over APPF chairmanship to Cambodia
Van Do - VOV correspondent in Cambodia -
(VOVWORLD) - Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tong Thi Phong handed over to Cambodia the chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) for 2018-2019 and the hosting authority for the 27th APPF Annual Meeting.
 Vietnamese NA hands over APPF chairmanship to Cambodia |
The hand-over took place following a meeting between Ms. Phong and President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin on Wednesday during a 2-day visit to Cambodia.
Ms. Phong said she believes the Cambodian NA will be successful as the APPF Chair, and said the Vietnamese NA will fully participate in the agenda of the APPF.
On Wednesday, Ms. Phong held talks with Second Vice President of the Cambodian NA Nguon Nhil. She said Vietnam gives top priority to its friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia. Phong said she believes the upcoming 6th NA election of Cambodia will create new momentum for collaboration between the two countries in politics, economics, security, and defense.
Van Do - VOV correspondent in Cambodia