Vietnamese, Cambodian journalists’ organisations strengthen ties
The Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) and the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) on October 4 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Journalists’ Association(VJA) and the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) on October 4 signed amemorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation.
The MoU was inked by VJA Vice President Ho Quang Loi and CCJGeneral Secretary Puy Kea at their meeting in Hanoi.
Under the MoU, both sides will step up the exchange ofinformation about each country’s socio-economic development, and political,cultural and tourism affairs.
They will create favourable conditions for correspondents aswell as reporters and journalists participating in press events in each country.
Briefing the guests of the association’s structure, positionand role, Loi said that it often organises training courses and workshops toimprove professional expertise, and holds delegation exchanges withinternational press organsiations.
He expressed his hope that cooperation between the VJA and theCCJ will grow further, thus helping boost press information and traditionalfriendship between the two countries.
Puy Kea, in turn, introduced to Loi his club’s role andoperation, hoping to understand more about the Vietnamese land and people.
Established on August 26, 2000, the CCJ has now become aleading communication association in Cambodia. Its activities aim to ensure theinterests and improve the capacity of journalists and the quality of Cambodianpress.-VNA
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VJA Vice President Ho Quang Loi (Source: VNA) 
