Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association awarded First-Class Labour Order
The Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association celebrated its 50th anniversary on March 30 in Hanoi, where it was honored with the State’s First-Class Labour Order for its contributions to Vietnam’s development and strengthening bilateral relations.
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| Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, presented the First-Class Labour Order to the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association. |
On this occasion, Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man sent floral congratulations to the association. Samdech Men Sam An, Chairwoman of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association, meanwhile, cabled her congratulatory letter.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son remarked that the two nations share deep-rooted solidarity, friendship, and cooperation, forged through their years of struggle for independence and freedom. He described this bond as a priceless asset that must be preserved and passed down to future generations.
The Vietnamese Party, State, and people always prioritise the development of the sound neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive collaboration with their Cambodian counterparts, the official affirmed.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son highlighted contributions of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association to fostering the ties over the past five decades.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his confidence that the association will continue to serve as a crucial bridge between the two nations. He called for closer cooperation between the two friendship associations in organising investment and business networking events and programmes for expanded partnerships in tourism, science and technology, environmental protection, and disaster and disease prevention.
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| Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly and President of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association, Nguyen Thi Thanh, speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
Speaking at the ceremony, Vann Phal, Vice Chairman of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed hope that collaboration between the two associations would further strengthen bilateral friendship, solidarity, and long-term cooperation. He also conveyed gratitude for the Vietnamese association’s humanitarian support to Cambodia.
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| Delegates attend the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association. Photo: Quang Hoa |
With over 60,000 members across 41 provinces and cities nationwide, the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association is one of Vietnam’s largest bilateral friendship organisations, reflecting widespread public support for stronger Vietnam-Cambodia relationship.
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