April 2, 2008
CAMBODIA-LAOS/ TIES
MoU signed on border crossing pass, transportation
Cambodia and Laos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on border crossing pass and transportation during a visit to Laos by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to attend the third Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit.
The MoU was signed by Hor Namhong, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, with his Lao counterpart, Cambodian Commerce Minster Cham Prasidh told reporters at the Phnom Penh International Airport after returning from Laos on Monday.
The agreement will allow both sides to cross the border and conduct business, Cham Prasidh said, adding that the neighbours will also strengthen bilateral ties and traditional and friendly cooperation for a long term.
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