January 08, 2018 | 21:10 (GMT+7)
Ceremony gathers veterans of Command 719
PANO – The liaison board of veterans of the political organ of Command 719 gathered its veterans on January 7 with the attendance of former General Secretary Le Kha Phieu along with leaders of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association.
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Former General Secretary Le Kha Phieu speaking at the meeting
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Addressing the event, the
delegates recalled the unit's tradition and feats-of-arms in the war to protect the Southwestern
border area while carrying out the international service in Cambodia. They also
stressed the important role of the political organ of Command 719 in
implementing Party and political work with Vietnamese soldiers as
well as the Cambodian Government, military and people to help the country restore
production, establish the government and armed forces from central to local
levels as well as eliminate the genocidal regime.
On the occasion, the Department
of Information and Education under the General Department of Politics also
announced the outcomes of cooperation activities between Vietnam and Cambodia
over the past years. Besides, the liaison board of veterans of the unit
presented gifts to 18 members aged 90, 80, 75, and 70.
Translated by Lam Anh