Hanoi (VNA) – Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on April 30 sent a message of condolences to Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni over heavy losses of lives and assets from an ammunition base explosion in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also cabled a similar message to his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet.
The same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son extended his sympathy to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea.
The April 27 explosion killed at least 20 soldiers and wounded several others, according to local media./.
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☕ Afternoon briefing on January 23
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
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☀️ Morning digest on January 23
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
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