At the event (Photo: VNA) Expressing his delight at the success of the first ministerial-levelVietnam-Cambodia border defence exchange, Minister Giang highlighted its significantmeaning in strengthening the two countries’ solidarity and friendship.
He affirmed his ministry’s desire for further closecollaboration and assistance for the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence tosuccessfully conduct its role as ASEAN Chair in 2022.
The minister stressed the sides need to work closely topractically and effectively implement their cooperation activities this year inline with the plan and with the common perception of the two defence ministries' leaders.
In the immediate future, they will join hands to prepare forthe 45th anniversary of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s path to topple thePol Pot genocidal regime (June 20), Giang said.
For his part, Tea Banh lauded Vietnam’s idea of holding theborder exchange in contribution to pushing the nations’ relations to newheights.
The Cambodian official said he is pleased with outcomes ofbilateral defence cooperation, particularly the effective implementation of theprotocol for 2020-2024 and plan for 2022.
He also wished for their collaboration to continue thisyear, which marks the 55th anniversary of the Vietnam – Cambodia diplomaticties (June 24)./.
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