An art performance at the ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties (Source: baocantho.com.vn) Theevent, co-organised by the municipal People’s Committee, the Department ofExternal Affairs and Can Tho University, saw the participation of city leaders,representatives of departments and agencies, and more than 1,000 students.
Inhis remarks, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Truong QuangHoai Nam said with the motto of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship,and sustainable long-term comprehensive cooperation,” the Vietnamese andCambodian Governments have deepened the bilateral cooperation across fields,bringing pragmatic benefits to their people.
TheParty, authorities and people of Can Tho have always given attention andspecial sentiments to Cambodian land and people, through a range of practicalactivities involving education, economy and health care, he said.
CanTho has helped 50 Cambodian students in the locality with health insurance, studytools and part of tuition fees.
Namalso highlighted a programme to provide free health check-ups, medicines andgifts for Cambodian patients, benefiting more than 20,000 Cambodians.
Economically,Can Tho inked a cooperation agreement and established twin ties with Kompong Chahnangand Battampang provinces of Cambodia to promote affiliation in industry, agriculture,tourism and services, he added.
CanTho will continue to consolidate and expand long-term cooperation with moreCambodian localities, the official affirmed.
Arepresentative from the Cambodian Defence Ministry stressed that the Cambodianauthorities and people always consider the time-honoured friendship andsolidarity with Vietnam an important external factor in the country’sinternational relations.
Hesuggested the two countries’ competent agencies intensify the operation of theVietnam-Cambodia Committee on Economic, Cultural, Scientific and TechnologicalCooperation and conferences on cooperation between border provinces.
Focuswill be put on on boosting comprehensive cooperation with Can Tho which isexpected to be a long-term strategic partner of Cambodia in various fields,especially in the protection and sustainable use of the Mekong River waterresources, he said.-VNA
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