Vietnamese community in Cambodia gathers for Tet

ABO/NDO – The Vietnamese community in Cambodia held a gathering on January 16 to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, which falls on February 12.

The event was held by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Battambang Province.
On behalf of the Party, State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials and employees of Vietnam’s diplomatic missions and consulates in six provinces in the Northwest region of Cambodia, including Battambang, Siem Reap, Pursat, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey and Pailin, Consul General Le Tuan Khanh offered his best wishes to the entire Vietnamese community in Cambodia.

Consul General Le Tuan Khanh speaks at the event.

The diplomat also highlighted the proud achievements of Vietnam in the past year. In the context of the world and the region being heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam has well controlled the epidemic situation, maintained political and social stability, strengthened national defence and security, and expanded foreign affairs.
Appreciating the contributions made by the overseas Vietnamese to the homeland, Consul General Le Tuan Khanh also looked forward the Vietnamese here organising more practical activities to promote the image of Vietnam and bolster Vietnam-Cambodia relations.

(Source: NDO)