Ho Chi Minh City, Cambodia’s localities boost cooperation
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai on January 31 received Cambodian Consul General in the city Sok Dareth who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (third, from right) on January 31 receives Cambodian Consul General in the city Sok Dareth (central) who comes to bid farewell at the end of his tenure. (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – Chairman oꦓf the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Maion January 31 received Cambodian Consul General in the city Sok Darethwho came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure.
Speaking at the event,Sok Dareth thanked the city’s leaders for supporting his office, adding the twocountries’ relations in general and the relations between Ho Chi Minh City andCambodia’s localities in particular are developing fruitfully. He said he hopes thecity authorities will continue to support the new Cambodian Consul General andCambodian students and people.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai gives Ho Chi Minh City Armorial to Cambodian Consul General in the city Sok Dareth. (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Maiappreciated Sok Dareth’s contributions to boosting relations between Vietnamand Cambodia as well as relations between Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia’slocalities. He affirmed that themunicipal administration is willing to support the Cambodian Consulate General and theCambodian community in the city, adding the city will promotetransport linkage and infrastructure to facilitate its trade and cooperationwith Cambodian localities./.
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Cambodia's daily newspaper Rasmei Kampuchea (Light of Cambodia) has run an article that highlighted the deep friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia, emphasising the significance of the January 7 victory 44 years ago as well as the role of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers in the liberation and revitalisation of Cambodia today.
On the occasion of Cambodia marking the 44th anniversary of victory over the Pol Pot genocidal regime (January 7, 1979-2023), local media have published many articles highlighting its significance, the role of volunteer Vietnamese soldiers in the historical event, and the special friendship and solidarity between the two nations.
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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.
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Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (third, from right) on January 31 receives Cambodian Consul General in the city Sok Dareth (central) who comes to bid farewell at the end of his tenure. (Photo: VNA) 
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai gives Ho Chi Minh City Armorial to Cambodian Consul General in the city Sok Dareth. (Photo: VNA) 
