The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (VCFA) in the city on November 8 held a ceremony to mark Cambodia’s Independence Day (November 9, 1953-2018).
Cambodian Consul General in HCM City Im Hen speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Unionof Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-Cambodia FriendshipAssociation (VCFA) in the city on November 8 held a ceremony to mark Cambodia’sIndependence Day (November 9, 1953-2018).
Addressing the event, VCFA President Truong Minh Nhutstressed that November 9, 1953 has become an historical milestone in Cambodia’shistory of national construction and defence.
Over the past 65 years, Cambodian people have reaped greatachievements across fields and seen their living standards being improved, hesaid, adding that the country has expanded its foreign relations and heightenedits position and prestige in the international arena.
Nhut highlighted the traditional friendship, fruitfulcooperation, solidarity and mutual support between Vietnamand Cambodiain the past struggles for national liberation as well as the present nationalconstruction and development.
Leaders and peoples of the two countries are making effortsto consolidate the solidarity and friendship, cooperate in socio-economicdevelopment and closely coordinate with each other at international forums, inorder to elevate the friendship to a new high, for the benefit of the twopeoples, and for the sake of peace, stability and cooperation in the region, hesaid.
The VCFA has organised activities to bring citizens of thetwo countries closer, along with social welfare programmes to support poorCambodians and Vietnamese in Cambodia, according to Nhut.
Im Hen, Cambodian Consul General in HCM City, described thecelebration as a demonstration of the solidarity and friendship of Vietnamese leadersand people, and the city in particular towards Cuba.
The long-standing friendship has become a valuable asset ofthe two countries, and been consolidated by generations of Vietnamese andCambodian leaders and peoples, he said.
The diplomat used the occasion to thank the VietnameseParty, Government, army and people for their wholehearted support to Cambodia duringthe liberation of the country from the Pol Pot genocidal regime in 1979.
Two-way trade between Vietnamand Cambodiaexceeded 3 billion USD in 2017 and reached over 2.1 billion USD in the firsteight months of this year.
Last year, Vietnam invested a total of 582 million USD inCambodia, becoming the biggest ASEAN investor and the second largest among the countriesand territories investing in Cambodia.-VNA
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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.
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.
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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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.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Cambodian Consul General in HCM City Im Hen speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
