At the event (Photo: VNA) Between 2015 and now, Vietnam has offered Cambodia financial assistance to upgrade 23 monuments in its 23 provinces and cities.
Addressing the function, Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong, Deputy Defence Minister, appreciated Cambodia’s collaboration and support concerning the implementation of these projects in contribution to fortifying the nations’ solidarity and friendship.
Senior Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong, Deputy Defence Minister speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) He said the ongoing upgrade projects in Cambodia have so far recorded good progress in line with schedule.
The Vietnamese and Cambodian sides agreed to further effectively implement related documents inked at their meetings, team up to accelerate the progress of the projects which are underway, and review monuments yet to be upgraded for the proposal of suitable options.
They stressed that the monuments in Cambodia are cultural and historical for the nations’ relationship; therefore, they should be closely managed and protected.
The sides said they will work together in speeding up the building of a government-level agreement on the management and protection of the monuments.
The session was part of the ongoing 5th meeting between the two bodies, which lasts from August 22 to 25./.
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