Friendship association grants scholarships for Cambodian students in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City chapter of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association presented 500 million VND (21,524 USD) worth of scholarships for Cambodian students in the city, during their recent get-together.

Cambodian students at the event (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City chapter ofthe Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association presented 500 million VND (21,524 USD)worth of scholarships for Cambodian students in the city, during their recent get-together.

Taking place at the Changtarangsay pagoda in District 3 onJune 16, the event aimed to mark the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodiadiplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-2022).

Addressing the gathering, Pham Hong Thuan, member of theassociation’s central committee, said it is an opportunity to raise youth’sawareness on the significance and importance of preserving and nurturing thecountries’ solidarity and friendship.

Thuan affirmed the Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders willfurther highlight the significance of the traditional ties and comprehensivecooperation between the two Parties and Governments, considering them a speciallong-term strategic relationship that needs to be preserved and passed on tothe next generations.

Cambodian Consul General Sok Dareth took the occasion tothank the municipal authorities’ prompt spiritual and physical support for Cambodianstudents in the city.

Also at the event, the Changtarangsay pagoda presented 100 scholarshipsworth 1 million VND each for the students./.
VNA

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