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A delegation from Quang Nam visits Cambodia

Translated by HO THU Jun 02, 2024 13:33

(QNO) - A delegation of former officials and experts from Quang Nam (Vietnam) paid a 5-day visit to the Cambodian province of Battambang. The Quang Nam Union of Friendship Organisations, in coordination with the Provincial Liaison Committee of Former Vietnamese Experts, arranged the visit.

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Quang Nam delegation in Battambang

The visit aimed to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Vietnamese experts' departure from their homeland to aid Cambodia (1979 - 2024) and the 35th celebration of their return (1989 - 2024).

The Quang Nam delegation called on the Consulate General of Vietnam in Battambang Province and the Battambang Provincial Administration during the visit, which took place from May 25 to 29.

They then offered incense to the valiant Vietnamese martyrs at the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Monument.

In addition, the delegation travelled to beautiful locations in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, such as the Royal Palace, Angkor Thom (the last capital of the Khmer Empire), Ta Rrohm Temple, and Angkor Wat Temple (a World Cultural Heritage).

Quang Nam delegation in Battambang
Scene of the Quang Nam - Battambang working session

At the working session with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Battambang Province and the Battambang Provincial Administration, the Quang Nam delegation had opportunities to get information about the local socio-economic situation as well as the lives of Vietnamese expatriates in Cambodia.

The Governor of the Province of Battambang recognised the significant contributions made by Vietnam, particularly by former officials and professionals from Quang Nam Province, during the war against the Khmer Rouge and the early stages of Cambodia's liberation.

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