Looking back upon the formation and development of the association, National Assembly Vice Chairwoman and President of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association Nguyen Thi Thanh recalled that the association was established on January 22, 1975, at a time when the national liberation struggle of the two peoples entered a decisive phase, heading toward complete victory. This was a significant initiative that reflected the strategic vision of the Party and State of Vietnam, aimed at strengthening and enhancing the traditional neighborly relationship and contributing to building a long-lasting and solid foundation for cooperation between the two countries and peoples.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son presents the First-Class Labor Order to the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association.

Since its establishment, the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association has always followed the Party’s guidelines and State’s policies and operated in line with the association’s principles and objectives and the historical stages of the two countries and Vietnam-Cambodia relations.

The association has paid attention to information dissemination and considered it the top priority to help the people of both nations and international friends better understand Vietnam’s viewpoints of peace and friendship. It has also helped raise awareness of the significance and value of the victory on January 7, 1979, a historical milestone in Vietnam-Cambodia relations, while refuting distorted claims and protecting the rightful image of Vietnam in its assistance to Cambodia.

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An art performance at the event

Acknowledging the contribution of the association at all levels over the past 50 years, the Party, State of Vietnam, and the King and Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia have awarded many noble honors to the association.

On this occasion, on behalf of the President of Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son presented the First-Class Labor Order to the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association.

Translated by Chung Anh