Activities mark anniversary of Vietnam People's Army in Cambodia

A delegation offers incense at the Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Monument in Phnom Penh. (Photo: VNA)

A delegation led by Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang offered incense at the Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Monument in Phnom Penh on December 17, on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army (December 22) and the 32nd anniversary of All-People Defence Festival (December 22).

In the morning the same day, a delegation of the Royal Cambodian Army led by Secretary of State of the Defence Ministry Gen. Chieng Am laid a wreath at the Vietnam Friendship Monument.

Earlier on December 9, the Royal Cambodian Army, the United Front for National Salvation and authorities of Svay Rieng province held a ceremony to start construction of the Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Monument in the province.

On the occasion, the Vietnamese Consulate Generals in Preah Sihanouk and Battambang provinces also organised ceremonies to commemorate Vietnamese fallen martyrs./.