50 years of Vietnam-Cambodia relations marked in HCM City
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations on June 29.
The ceremony to mark the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations on June 29 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The People’s Committee of Ho ChiMinh City held a ceremony to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary ofVietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations on June 29.
Addressing the event, Chairman of the municipalPeople’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said braving ups and downs over the lastfive decades, the two countries’ friendship has become a priceless asset.Bilateral cooperation has been lifted to a new level under the motto “goodneighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation andlong-term sustainability”, reeling in a number of achievements in all aspects.
As an economic, cultural and scientific-technologicalcentre in Vietnam, HCM City has made efforts to realise the two countries’policies, thus greatly contributing to bilateral ties through cooperationactivities with Cambodian localities, particularly the capital city of PhnomPenh, he said.
The city’s administration and people pledge toactively work to reinforce and develop the time-tested friendship and all-roundcooperation between the two countries’ Governments and people, therebycontributing to stability, peace, cooperation and development in the region andthe world, he added.
Phong expressed his belief that on the basis ofthe two sides’ long-standing friendship and non-stop efforts, relations betweenVietnam and Cambodia, as well as between HCM City and Phnom Penh, will bringabout even greater attainments in the time ahead.
Consul General of Cambodia to HCM City Im Hengsaid the traditional friendship, built and nurtured by late King NorodomSihanouk, Vietnamese leaders and the two countries’ people, has been growing inall spheres.
He affirmed that the Cambodian people never forgetthe assistance of Vietnam’s Party, State, army and people in overthrowing thePol Pot genocidal regime and building the country since the 80s.
He added he believes bilateral relations willcontinue developing sustainably in the time ahead.
Also on June 29, a photo exhibition was openedon Nguyen Hue walking street in District 1 of HCM City, featuring 95 photos onthe Vietnam-Cambodia friendship, solidarity and cooperation, along with thecountry and people of Cambodia.-VNA
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The fine political relation between Vietnam and Cambodia has created a firm foundation for the strong and comprehensive development of bilateral cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador Thach Du affirmed.
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HCM City wishes the National Council of Front for the Development of Cambodian Motherland facilitate cooperation in front work between Vietnam’s southern city and the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
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