Vietnamese defense delegation visits Cambodia on Chol Chnam Thmay Festival

PANO - Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong and a high-raking delegation of Military Region 7 of the Vietnam People's Army, were received on March 29 by Samdech Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia during their visit to Cambodia.

The delegation visits and extends greetings to the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia.

At the event, General Luong wished the host and other senior Cambodian leaders good health, success, and happiness on the occasion of the Cambodian traditional New Year festival, Chol Chnam Thmay. General Minh also briefed the host on the task performance of the Vietnamese military region, especially their twinning activities with units of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Cambodian military sub-regions in particular.

Accordingly, the two sides have well collaborated in tackling issues emerging along the joint border areas as well as gathering and repatriating remains of fallen Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and specialists.

For his part, Cambodian NA's President expressed his delight at recent developments in bilateral relations between the Vietnamese military region and Cambodian military units, and hoped that both sides would continue boosting cooperation in the future. In addition, he thanked the guests for their supports such as providing training courses and facilities or building constructions, contributing to improving the RCAF's capabilities.

Earlier, the Vietnamese General also extended New-Year regards to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and President of the Senate of Cambodia Say Chhum.

The same day, the Vietnamese delegation also called at the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia.

Translated by Trung Thanh