Addressing the event, Chairman of theVietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City Truong Minh Nhutsaid January 7, 1979 marks a historic milestone in the pure, faithful andspecial friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia and the victory over the KhmerRouge regime saved Cambodia from the genocidal catastrophe, taking it into anew era of independence, freedom and revival.
He affirmed that the association, togetherwith the people nationwide, will continue boosting ties with Cambodian fellowsand contribute to reinforcing Vietnam-Cambodia traditional friendship and comprehensivecooperation.
Cambodian Consul General in Ho ChiMinh City Im Hen, for his part, emphasised that Cambodia’s progresses in allaspects are indispensable to close-knit ties between the two Parties,governments and peoples.
He expressed thanks to Vietnam and HoChi Minh City in particular for providing support for Cambodia in the past aswell as the current nation-building cause.
Co-organised by the Vietnam Union ofFriendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association in HoChi Minh City, the event is the start of a series of 20 activities celebratingthe 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (June 24),including friendly exchanges and charity events for the poor Cambodians andoverseas Vietnamese in Cambodia.-VNA