Cambodian delegation visits Vinh Long ahead of Tet

 

Vinh Long (VNA) – A delegation from the Cambodian province of Kampong Speu visited and extended wishes to officials and people in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long on January 26 ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.

Governor of Kampong Speu province Vy Som Nang expressed his profound thanks to the Party, Government and people of Vietnam for saving Cambodia from the genocide regime in the past. He also thanked Vinh Long authorities for providing Kampong Speu with material and spiritual support over the past years.

Vy Som Nang wished that solidarity and friendship between the two countries and the two provinces in particular will be further tightened in the coming time.

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Quang affirmed that Vinh Long and Kampong Speu have formed a twinning relationship with a number of friendly and cooperative activities.

Quang informed the guests that Vinh Long posted a economic growth rate of 5.62 percent and earned a record 420 million USD from exports last year

Up to 33 communes have been recognised as new-style rural areas while social welfares, especially for the poor and policy beneficiaries, have been ensured, he said.

Quang also expressed wish to further reinforce Vinh Long – Kampong Speu friendship for the development of the two countries.-VNA