Vietnamese, Cambodian youths conclude friendship meeting

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice President of the VYF Central Committee Vu Minh Ly said the gathering strengthened mutual understanding and trust between the sides and helped educate the participants on Vietnam - Cambodia traditional ties.

Ly stated Vietnamese youths stand side by side with their Cambodian peers to cement the two countries’ relations.

Kim Rithy, Vice President of the Cambodian Union of Youth Federations’ Central Committee, said the event helped Cambodian youths understand the history of Vietnam and of Vietnam – Cambodia relations during both wartime and peace.

The meeting took place from September 9 to 11 with the participation of 50 Cambodian delegates. It featured talks between leaders of the two youth federations and activities in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong.