AKP Phnom Penh, September 05, 2025—

Cambodian Minister of Tourism H.E. Huot Hak and H.E. Nguyễn Văn Được, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, met on Sept. 4 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector.

The meeting took place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and focused on promoting deeper tourism ties between Cambodia and Vietnam.

Minister Huot Hak commended the Chairman for his initiative in advancing tourism cooperation, highlighting the complementary nature of the two countries' tourism strengths. He noted that this synergy presents significant opportunities to attract both domestic and international visitors.

The Cambodian minister also extended an invitation for Chairman Nguyễn Văn Được and business leaders from Ho Chi Minh City to visit Cambodia and explore its diverse tourism offerings.

Both sides reached a consensus to jointly organize a tourism familiarization trip (FAM Trip) to foster collaboration between private sector stakeholders. The initiative aims to develop new tour packages and enhance joint promotional efforts to market the tourism potential of both Cambodia and Vietnam to regional and international markets.

By Phal Sophanith