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.
[Grand ceremony marks 50 years of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties]
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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