he talks took place at the start of Prime Minister Hun Sen's three day visit to Vietnam, the first visit after he was elevated to the top post for the third term in July, 2004.
During the talks, PM Khai and his counterpart informed each other of the domestic affairs of each country, and together assessed the comprehensive co-operation between the two sides.
The two prime ministers said they were satisfied with fine development of the two nations' ties in recent years, especially in aspects of trade, education, transport, energy, culture, national defence and security, tourism and healthcare.
They both unanimously expressed their strong determination to improve the relationship and co-operation between the two countries to a new height in the 21st century as was pledged by Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and the Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in March, namely "good neighbourliness, traditional friendship and durable, comprehensive co-operation."
Following this pledge, Prime Ministers Phan Van Khai and Hun Sen agreed to further strengthen exchange of delegations at all levels in an attempt to promote mutual understanding between the two countries, particularly after a visit to Vietnam that is expected to be made by King Sihamoni.
Also at the talks, the two prime ministers agreed to continue their co-operation in national defence and security, as part of the effort to maintain an environment of peace and security for both countries and to ensure their security.
They agreed to join efforts to prevent terrorist acts and trans-national crimes such as drug smuggling, human trafficking, as well as any activities designed to break up the relationship and security of each country.
The two prime ministers agreed to maintain a co-operative mechanism among their border provinces in order to make their neighbouring areas into those of economic and social prosperity, peace and security stability.
Prime Ministers Khai and Hun Sen discussed and agreed on the direction and measures aimed to enhance their co-operation of trade, investment, agriculture, industry, energy, transport and tourism.
They emphasised co-operation in culture, education and information aspects in an attempt to promote mutual understanding between the two peoples.
On this occasion, PM Khai said, the Government of Vietnam thanked the Government and people of Cambodia for their active co-ordination and support in seeking the remains of Vietnamese army volunteers who died on mission in Cambodia. The two sides would continue co-operating to deal with this issue.
In addition, Prime Ministers Phan Van Khai and Hun Sen discussed regional and international issues that interest both nations.
They agreed to keep up their co-operation with other countries within the ASEAN co-operation framework at the first Eastern Asian Summit to be held in December this year in Malaysia.
They both agreed to work within framework of sub-region co-operation including the development triangle among Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, and the Great Mekong Sub-region (GMS).
After the talks, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai and Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen signed a supplementary treaty to complete the existing treaty signed in 1985 that covers border delineation between the two countries. They also signed a joint statement of the results of Hun Sen's visit to Vietnam.
On the occasion, ministers of Vietnam and Cambodia also signed six co-operative document packages on issues, such as anti women and children trafficking and supporting those who are victims of trafficking; a protocol on the implementation of the road transport agreement signed in 1998; an agreement of granting preferential credits to upgrade Highway 78 in Cambodia; a memorandum of understanding on promoting co-operation and co-ordinating management and development of natural water resources along the border between Vietnam and Cambodia in the Mekong Basin; a plan to develop culture and art co-operation for 2006-08 period; and a protocol on education and training from 2006-10 as well.
PM Khai gave a banquet yesterday to honour the Cambodian guests.
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