Tan hosted a reception on February 7 for leaders and army commanders of Cambodia’s Prey Veng, Tboung Khmum, Svay Rieng and Kampong Cham provinces which border Tay Ninh, ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

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Chairman of the People’s Committee of southern Tay Ninh province Pham Van Tan (right) receiving gifts from a Cambodian guest

He informed the guests of his locality’s development achievements, affirming that cooperative programs in trade, education, health, transport, border marker planting and crime prevention have contributed to stabilizing border security and building a border of peace and friendship.

Governor of Svay Rieng province Men Vibol, on behalf of the Cambodian delegation, extended New Year wishes to Tay Ninh’s leaders, officers, soldiers and people.

He reported that Tay Ninh and Svay Rieng provinces have coordinated in protecting security and order in border areas and planting border markers.

He took this occasion to thank Tay Ninh authorities for helping build and repair roads in border areas, and organizing free medical check-ups and treatment for poor people in Cambodia.

Source: VNA