The Gold Star Order is presented to the Vietnamese experts who assisted Cambodia’s revolution from 1979 to 1989 at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 12 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese experts who assistedCambodia’s revolution from 1979 to 1989 were honoured with the Gold Star Order,the highest distinction of Vietnam, at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 12.
On behalf of the honourees, former expert VuOanh expressed their pride to receive the noble award, affirming that they willcontinue upholding traditions to join the Party, State and people in nurturingthe sound neighbourliness, friendship and comprehensive cooperation betweenVietnam and Cambodia in all aspects.
Politburo member and permanent member of theParty Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong emphasised that over 40years ago, facing the Khmer Rouge’s heinous and barbarian crimes against theVietnamese and Cambodian peoples and responding to the urgent request by theKampuchean United Front for National Salvation, Vietnamese volunteer soldiersjoined hands with the Cambodian troops and people to overthrow the genocidalregime, closing a dark page in Cambodia’s history and heralding a new era forthe country’s revival and development.
He said between 1978 and 1989, Vietnam sentnearly 35,000 cadres to help Cambodia. After fulfilling their duties, theyreturned home and continued working in different positions, contributing tonational development and defence.
The former experts’ liaison board has activelytaken part in people-to-people diplomatic activities to help enhance thesolidarity and friendship between the two peoples, Vuong noted, expressing hishope that they will continue serving as a bridge linking the two nations.
On behalf of the Vietnamese Party, State andpeople, Vuong also thanked Cambodia for its precious support for Vietnam’snational liberation, development and defence. He voiced his belief that the bilateralsound neighbourliness, traditional friendship and all-round cooperation willkeep flourishing in the future. –VNA
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