500 Cambodian and Vietnamese youths participated in a friendship exchange programme within the framework of the Vietnam-Cambodia Parliamentary Friendship meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on August 23-24.

 In his speech, Duong Van An, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Youth Union Central Committee, said the traditional solidarity is an invaluable asset for Vietnam and Cambodia, and younger generations of the two countries should join efforts to strengthen the relationship for the sake of peace and prosperity.

Men Kuon, President of the Cambodian Youth Association expressed his delight at visiting Vietnam during the time of the Vietnam-Cambodia Parliamentary Friendship meeting.

He said the Cambodians are always grateful to Vietnam for having helped them escape from the Pol Pot genocidal regime and rebuild their country.

The exchange programme included a joint art performance by young artists from Vietnam and Cambodia, talks at Ho Chi Minh city hall and games at Stadium Military Zone No 7.

(VOV)