Get-together highlights Vietnam-Cambodia friendship
A friendship get-together with Cambodian students studying in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 15 on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the victory over the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime in Cambodia (January 7, 1979- January 7, 2014).
Addressing the event, Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam HulPhani expressed deep gratitude to Vietnamese people for their support of Cambodia people’s struggle to liberate themselves from the regime as well as in the current national construction and development cause.
He underlined the historical significance of the victory on January 7, 1979 , saying that it is the day of revival for the Cambodian country and its people, opening up a new page of peace and happiness in the nation’s history.
He affirmed that Vietnamese volunteer soldiers made important contributions to this victory.
The ambassador also spoke highly of Vietnam’s help in training Cambodia students, adding that many students are playing an active role in national construction after returning from Vietnam, thus further deepening the close friendship between the two countries.