PHONM PENH: Leaders of the ruling parties of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos have pledged to further strengthen border security and peace while promoting greater trade and economic cooperation for the shared benefit of their peoples.
The commitment was made during a trilateral summit held on the afternoon of Feb. 6, 2026 at the 7 January Palace in Phnom Penh, according to CPP Spokesperson H.E. Chea Thyrith.
The meeting brought together Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian People’s Party; H.E. To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam; and H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, as well as the prime ministers, parliamentary leaders and senior party officials of the three nations.
During the talks, leaders of the three parties discussed ways to further expand and strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, including defence, trade and economic development, and culture. They also agreed to enhance cooperation among future generations to preserve traditional ties and long-standing friendship.
Border security and stability were highlighted as key priorities. The leaders praised existing cooperation that has helped maintain peace and security along shared borders and agreed to intensify joint efforts to combat cross-border crime and ensure long-term stability.
Cambodia is hosting a series of bilateral and trilateral summits from Feb. 6–7, 2026, aimed at enhancing traditional friendship, solidarity and cooperation among the ruling parties of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in support of peace, stability and sustainable development in the region and beyond.