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First-class Labour Order bestowed upon Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association

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.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son presents the State’s first-class Labour Order to the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son presents the State’s first-class Labour Order to the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association marked its 50th anniversary on March 30 in Hanoi, during which the association was awarded the State’s first-class Labour Order in recognition of its contributions to Vietnam’s development and the enhancement of bilateral relations.

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.

Son highlighted contributions of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association to fostering the ties over the past five decades. With over 60,000 members across 41 provinces and cities nationwide, it is one of Vietnam’s largest bilateral friendship organisations, reflecting widespread public support for stronger Vietnam-Cambodia relationship.

The Deputy PM 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.

Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association Vann Phal said he hopes joint work between the two associations will help strengthen bilateral friendship and solidarity and cooperation in the long run. He also expressed gratitude for the Vietnamese association’s humanitarian assistance to Cambodia./.

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