Meetings of Vietnam-Cambodia solidarity

The meetings and trips are an opportunity for everyone to review the historical milestones of pure international solidarity, continuing the tradition of solidarity in fighting against the common enemy of the two peoples of Vietnam and Cambodia.

Journeys to recall heroic memories

On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Cambodian United Front for National Salvation, the Standing Delegation of the Central Committee of the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association recently made a trip to visit the X.16 Memorial Site - a cluster of memorial works commemorating the national salvation journey of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Binh Phuoc .

Joining the delegation were generations of experts and veterans who had been present in Cambodia - people who spent their youth, even part of their bodies, fighting with the heroic Cambodian people, disintegrating the Khmer Rouge group, establishing the historic victory on January 7, 1979.

The delegation visited a number of locations in the complex including: The first place to set foot on Vietnamese territory; The stopping place; The place where Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen hid weapons; The house displaying documents and artifacts about the national salvation journey of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia .

In the friendly atmosphere of the meeting, the delegates shared many memories about the process of participating in the fight to overthrow the genocidal regime and rebuild the country, preventing the genocidal regime from returning.

The standing delegation of the Central Committee of the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association made a trip to visit the X.16 Memorial Site (Independence Tree Stone Stele - Binh Phuoc). Photo: Loc Nguyen

Mr. Le Van Chieu - a veteran who volunteered in Cambodia, a member of the group recalled: "At that time, the fighting was very difficult, but we still tried to overcome it, supporting our friend country in building its young government."

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Trieu, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City, the trip was to foster the special solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia, forever green and sustainable. This was also an opportunity for the delegates to review the tradition of heroic struggle, the support and sincere assistance of former Vietnamese experts and volunteer soldiers in the cause of liberating the Cambodian people from genocide and building the country. At the same time, it was an opportunity to share memories of the arduous and fierce years fighting with the Cambodian army and people for independence and freedom; to express gratitude for the sacrifices of heroes, martyrs, wounded soldiers, former experts and volunteer soldiers who participated in the battles on the southwestern border and the Cambodian battlefield.

Delegates attending the meeting. Photo: Loc Nguyen

Cultivating lasting friendship

The trip to visit the X.16 Memorial Site to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Cambodian United Front for National Salvation is just one of hundreds of meetings on Cambodian holidays in provinces and cities across Vietnam. Every Vietnamese veteran always remembers the beautiful images and deep memories of the heroic days of fighting, the journeys of overcoming difficulties, fighting side by side, accompanying each other, sharing the same trench to create heroic feats to help Cambodia win historic victories. Therefore, on the anniversary of the National Day of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Cambodian New Year, the founding day of the Cambodian United Front for National Salvation... the branches of the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association from the central level to the provinces, cities and districts all organize meetings. The meetings are both to review the past journey and to respectfully remember with deep gratitude the contributions of generations of senior leaders of the Party and the sacrifices of many generations of Vietnamese - Cambodian people. From there, we will have a deeper awareness and be more responsible in preserving, protecting and constantly cultivating good values ​​and passing on to future generations the loyal and pure friendship, the tradition of solidarity, cooperation and mutual assistance of the two peoples." Dr. Tran Tan Ngo, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association, said that the meetings and trips are an opportunity for everyone to review the historical milestones of the pure spirit of international solidarity, a continuation of the tradition of solidarity in fighting against the common enemy of the two peoples of Vietnam and Cambodia. Mr. Nguyen Van Trieu said, Towards the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Southwestern border war and the victory of the genocidal regime with the Cambodian army and people (January 7, 1979 - January 7, 2024), high-ranking delegations of the two countries regularly have working trips, exchange experiences in various fields, visit each other, to strengthen the special traditional friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Cambodia. The Generations of the two countries have actively cultivated and built a friendly and cooperative relationship that is increasingly effective and sustainable.