Anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties marked in New York
The Permanent Delegations of Vietnam and Cambodia to the United Nations (UN) co-organised a ceremony to mark the 55 years of the two countries’ diplomatic relations on June 24 in New York.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (L) and Ambassador Sovann Ke (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
New York (VNA) – The Permanent Delegations of Vietnam and Cambodia tothe United Nations (UN) co-organised a ceremony to mark the 55 years of the twocountries’ diplomatic relations on June 24 in New York.
Ambassador Sovann Ke, Permanent Representative of Cambodiato the UN, appreciated the good cooperation between the two countries,especially in the fields of politics, development, economics, trade, and people-to-peopleexchanges, as well as the close coordination between the two delegations.
He expressed gratitude for the heartfelt assistance from the Vietnamese people,especially Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, to help Cambodian people get rid of the Pol Pot genocidal regime.
The diplomat also informed his Vietnamese counterpart Dang Hoang Giang ofpriorities and activities chaired by Cambodia as the Chairman ofthe ASEAN Committee in New York in 2022.
Ambassador Giang recalled the milestones in the bilateralrelations, affirming that numerous many challenges and ups and downs in history,the solidarity, traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation betweenVietnam and Cambodia have been consolidated and developed continuously.
He pledged to strive to preserve and promote the twocountries’ shared valuable asset to deserve the contributions and sacrifices ofprevious generations.
The diplomat also affirmed that the Vietnamese delegation willcontinue to work closely with the Cambodian side to contribute to further developingthe bilateral relations so as to meet the aspirations and interests of the twopeoples and contribute to the common works of the UN./.
With achievements in diplomatic relations over the past 55 years and the determination of Vietnam and Cambodia’s Parties, leaders and people, it is believed that the bilateral ties will constantly develop in line with the motto of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship and comprehensive, sustainable and long-term cooperation”, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang.
On the recent days, major press agencies of Cambodia have run a lot of articles spreading a message about the good neighbourliness, time-honoured friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability between the country and Vietnam, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties (June 24).
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (L) and Ambassador Sovann Ke (Photo: baoquocte.vn) 
