Vietnamese, Cambodian youths strengthen friendship

Young people from the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong and the Cambodian neighbouring province Mondulkiri gathered in an exchange programme in Gia Nghia, the capital of Dak Nong, on October 16.
Dak Nong (VNA) – Young people from theCentral Highlands province of Dak Nong and the Cambodian neighbouring provinceMondulkiri gathered in an exchange programme in Gia Nghia, the capital of DakNong, on October 16.

The programme, held by the Ho Chi Minh Communist YouthUnion of Dak Nong and the Union of Youth Federations of Mondulkiri, was part ofevents to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the founding of theCentral Highlands province (January 1, 2004 – 2019).

The event featured music performances by young peoplefrom both sides in Vietnamese and Cambodian. They also shared experience inbusiness development, studying and international integration.

H’Vi Eban, Secretary of Dak Nong’s HCM Communist YouthUnion, said the event aims to strengthen friendship between the youths of thetwo provinces that share a border.

It is also an opportunity to expand foreign relations,contributing to bolstering socio-economic and cultural development andreinforcing security in border areas between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Chhim Cann, deputy governor and chairman of Union ofYouth Federations of Mondulkiri, lauded the event, saying he believes the youngpeople of Dak Nong and Mondulkiri will inherit the long-standing friendshipbetween the two countries.

The exchange programme, which will run through October17, also provides the youths a chance to learn firsthand from successfulbusiness models as well as a nature reserve and tourist spots in Dak Nong. –VNA 
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