The Vietnamese Consulate General presents 10,000 masks to Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk province. Photo: Vietnamese Consulate General in Preah Sihanouk province

Vietnamese Consul General in Preah Sihanouk province Vu Ngoc Ly on November 6 led a delegation to visit local authorities and armed forces on the occasion of Cambodia’s 68th Independence Day (November 9).

Ly congratulated the Cambodian people on great achievements they have recorded over the past 68 years, saying Cambodia has maintained stability in politics, national defense and security, and economy, and ensured livelihoods for its people, Nhan dan (People) newspaper reported.

Speaking highly of Preah Sihanouk province’s performance in Covid-19 prevention and control, economic development and social security, the Consul General thanked local authorities for providing free treatment for many Vietnamese labourers who got infected with the coronavirus, and free vaccinations for Vietnamese Cambodians in the locality.

On this occasion, the Consulate General presented 10,000 masks to Preah Sihanouk province.

Ho Chi Minh City's officials visit the Consulate General of Cambodia in the city on the occasion of the country’s 68th Independence Day. Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn

Earlier, VietnamPlus reported that Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs Tran Phuoc Anh, on behalf of the city's leaders, on November 4 came to the Consulate General of Cambodia in the city to present flowers and extend congratulations on the occasion of the country’s 68th Independence Day.

He rejoiced at the flourishing relations across many fields between Vietnam and Cambodia at large, and HCM City and Cambodian localities in particular.

Despite the complicated developments of Covid-19 in the recent past, Vietnam and Cambodia effectively rolled out cooperation activities such as exchanges of high-ranking delegations, experience sharing, and support each other in Covid-19 prevention and control, the official stated.

Anh affirmed that HCM City stands ready to work with the Consulate General of Cambodia to enhance cooperation with Cambodian localities, including a cooperation program with Phnom Penh capital in the exchange of high-ranking delegations, economic collaboration, and people-to-people diplomacy.

Of note, the city is willing to join hands with the Cambodian side in holding events marking the 55th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties next year, he added.

Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs Tran Phuoc Anh affirmed that HCM City stands ready to work with the Consulate General of Cambodia to enhance cooperation with Cambodian localities. Photo: VNA

Cambodian Consul General in HCM City Sok Dareth highlighted the special relations between Vietnam and Cambodia and effective assistance of the Party, Government, and voluntary soldiers of Vietnam to help the people and country of Cambodia escape from the genocidal regime.

He underlined that the progress and achievements of Cambodia are inseparable from the two countries’ cooperation and mutual support.

The traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the countries should be consolidated to benefit the people of Vietnam and Cambodia, he said.

At present, education for the young generation needs due attention so that they fully understand the meaning and importance of the countries’ special relations.

Dareth pledged that the Consulate General of Cambodia is set to exert efforts to strengthen the country’s friendship with Vietnam and HCM City, hoping that the city will step up the implementation of cooperation programs, particularly those marking the anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2022.

On the same day, a delegation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in HCM City led by its President To Thi Bich Chau visited the Cambodian Consulate General to extend congratulations on the country’s Independence Day./.

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