Meeting held to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Victory in the War to Protect the Southwest Border

On January 7, the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association of Binh Duong province coordinated with the Provincial Military Command to hold a meeting to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Victory in the War to Protect the Southwest Border of the Fatherland and with the Cambodian army and people fighting against the genocidal regime (January 7, 1979 - January 7, 2024). Attending the program were Nguyen Thi My Hang, Chairwoman of Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; and 500 delegates who are former experts, volunteers, and members of Provincial Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association; more than 100 Cambodian and Laotian students who are studying at Military Engineering Officer School.

At the program, delegates looked back on the Victory in protecting the Southwestern border of the Fatherland and joining the Cambodian army and people in defeating the genocidal regime. In addition, delegates were also informed about the world, regional and domestic situations, and some news about the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship after the election of the 7th Cambodian National Assembly and the appointment of the new Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

On this occasion, the Central Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association awarded certificates of merit to 4 groups and 12 individuals for their outstanding achievements in building and organizing association activities in 2023; presented the medal "For Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship" to individuals belonging to Provincial Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association. This was an opportunity for former experts, volunteers, and members of Provincial Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association to interact and meet; At the same time, it contributes to consolidating, promoting and strengthening the solidarity, special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries Vietnam - Cambodia.

Reported by Huynh Thuy - Translated by Ngoc Huynh