Ambassador Vu Quang Minh and Cambodian Minister of Tourism Thong Khon at the celebration (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – The VietnameseEmbassy in Cambodia held a banquet in Phnom Penh on August 29 to celebrate the74th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2019).
The event was attended by Cambodian DeputyPrime Minister Tea Banh, Deputy PM Men Sam On, Minister of Tourism Thong Khon,Governor of Cambodia’s State Bank Chea Chanto, leaders of various ministries ofCambodia, and representatives of the Vietnamese community and investors inCambodia.
Participants watched a video highlightingsocio-economic and foreign relation achievements of Vietnam during the past 74years, along with memories of King Norodom Sihanouk with Vietnam.
Addressing the event, Minister Thong Khonlauded Vietnam’s achievements over the past more than seven decades of nationalconstruction and defence, especially high growth rate since the “Doi Moi”(renewal) was introduced in 1986.
He congratulated Vietnam for becoming anon-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure with anearly absolute vote, showing the international community’s recognition ofVietnam’s contributions to promoting peace, stability and prosperity.
The official noted that cooperation betweenVietnam and Cambodia has expanded in all fields, with regular high-levelvisits.
He said he believes bilateral trade willexceed 5 billion USD in 2020. With more than 800,000 Vietnamese touristsvisiting Cambodia in 2018, Vietnam has become the second biggest tourism marketof the neighbouring country. In 2019, the number is expected to reach 900,000,he added.
Minister Thong Khon highly valued thesupport Vietnam has given to Cambodia in personnel training, stressing thatCambodian people always remember Vietnamese soldiers’ sacrifices for savingCambodians from the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime in 1979.
Cambodia will work with other ASEAN membercountries to ensure the success of ASEAN events to be hostedby Vietnam in 2020 when Vietnam plays the role of the ASEAN Chair, hepledged.-VNA
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