May 16, 2022 | 19:58 (GMT+7)
First Vietnam-Cambodia border defense friendship exchange activities in Kratie province
PANO - After the welcoming ceremony for Vietnamese defense delegation at Trapeang Sre Border Gate (Cambodia), on May 15, the Vietnamese and Cambodian delegations joined activities in Snuol district, Kratie province under the framework of the first Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange.
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At the welcoming ceremony for Vietnamese delegation at Trapeang Sre Border Gate (Cambodia) |
The Vietnamese delegation was led by its Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang, while the Cambodian delegation was headed by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh.
Accordingly, General Giang witnessed Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh conducting a sovereignty landmark saluting ceremony at Trapeang Sre Border Gate. After planting a tree of friendship, the two defense leaders visited Hun Sen 2 Thnou Primary School.
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Planting tree of friendship at Trapeang Sre Border Gate |
Speaking at the event, General Giang expressed his delight at the school’s achievements in education and training work. Especially amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the teachers and students overcame difficulties to continue their curriculum as scheduled.
In addition, the Vietnamese defense minister hoped that in the coming time, the students will be nurtured and grow up through lessons about motherland love, and soon become ambassadors of Vietnam-Cambodia friendship.
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Students of Hun Sen 2 Thnou Primary School welcome the Vietnamese delegation. |
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Leaders of the two defense ministries present gifts to the school’s students and teachers. |
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The two delegations in a joint photo |
General Giang emphasized that, Vietnam and Cambodia are neighboring countries, the two peoples have also enjoyed close relations and a long tradition of solidarity. During national resistance wars against foreign invaders, the two countries have always stood side by side to support each other. The sound bilateral cooperation was established and nourished by President Ho Chi Minh and His Majesty King Father Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. The history has proved that Vietnam-Cambodia relationship plays a vital factor for the fate of the two countries.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese and Cambodian defense ministries presented some equipment to the school to further promote study and teaching conditions, hoping that they would soon have an opportunity to come back the school to see its development.
Translated by Minh Anh