Cambodia PM praises victory over genocidal regime
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen praised the country’s victory over the
genocidal Khmer Rouge regime 36 years ago during a speech given on
January 6.
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen praised the country’s victory over the
genocidal Khmer Rouge regime 36 years ago during a speech given on
January 6.
During his address in T’bong Khmum province on January 6, PM Hun Sen proclaimed January 7, 1979 as an unforgettable historical event, as the day Cambodians rose up against the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime.
He stressed that without the courage shown that day, life as it is today would not be possible.
Earlier on January 3, a ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the victory was held in S’vay Rieng, with the participation of generals and officers of the Cambodian Royal Army, as well as over 1,000 teachers, students and local community members.
At the event, Minister of State for the Cambodian Defence Ministry Meang Samphon emphasised that Cambodia holds deep respect and gratitude for the heroes, soldiers, patriots, and Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who laid down their lives to save Cambodia from the genocidal regime and bring peace to the people.-VNA
During his address in T’bong Khmum province on January 6, PM Hun Sen proclaimed January 7, 1979 as an unforgettable historical event, as the day Cambodians rose up against the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime.
He stressed that without the courage shown that day, life as it is today would not be possible.
Earlier on January 3, a ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the victory was held in S’vay Rieng, with the participation of generals and officers of the Cambodian Royal Army, as well as over 1,000 teachers, students and local community members.
At the event, Minister of State for the Cambodian Defence Ministry Meang Samphon emphasised that Cambodia holds deep respect and gratitude for the heroes, soldiers, patriots, and Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who laid down their lives to save Cambodia from the genocidal regime and bring peace to the people.-VNA
You should also see
Book series about General Giap released in Vietnamese, foreign languages
A book series titled “Vo Nguyen Giap – The People's General” with a Vietnamese version and five bilingual versions made debut at an event held in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on April 17, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
See more
World
Japan’s 2024 Diplomatic Bluebook sketches out cooperation orientation with ASEAN
The Foreign Ministry of Japan on April 16 announced its 2024 Diplomatic Bluebook, which clarifies the country's orientations to expand relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in general and Vietnam in particular.
World
Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts, hundreds evacuated
At least 800 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province have been evacuated after the area’s Ruang volcano has spewed lava and ash clouds into the sky for days, Indonesia’s volcanology agency said on April 17.
World
Bangkok markets join food waste reduction drive
Nearly 200 fresh markets in Bangkok have joined a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) campaign to classify food scraps from other waste, which helps reduce carbon emissions by about 142.5 tonnes per day.
World
ASEAN-Korea Centre appoints new secretary-general
The ASEAN-Korea Centre has appointed former Ambassador of the Republic of Korean (RoK) to the Philippines Kim Jae-shin as its new Secretary-General, it announed on April 16.
World
No major changes to Singapore's new cabinet: Deputy PM Wong
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who will become the country's fourth prime minister, said on April 16 that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will take on the role of senior minister in the new cabinet, which is not likely to have major changes.
