The programme took place in the campus of the international student dormitory of the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).
The event was attended by officials from the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, representatives of Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, leaders of the university, and overseas Vietnamese students and international students living and studying in the Land of Pagodas.
Delivering the opening remarks, Tran Thi Thanh Nghiep, Secretary of the Party Committee of the organisation of Vietnamese Students in Cambodia, said that in 2025, overseas Vietnamese students maintained a spirit of solidarity and made great efforts to overcome difficulties, achieving many encouraging results in their studies.
According to Tran Thi Thanh Nghiep, overseas Vietnamese students in Cambodia have always strictly obeyed the host country’s laws, as well as the regulations of their universities and student dormitories, maintaining the image of disciplined, responsible, and friendly Vietnamese students in the eyes of international friends.
Vietnamese and Khmer language classes for overseas Vietnamese students have been effectively implemented, contributing to improving their study, research, and integration capacity. In addition, overseas Vietnamese students actively participated in movements and social activities, helping to strengthen solidarity among students in the university and with society at large.
“The establishment of the Khmer Academic Club has become a bright spot, providing effective support for newly enrolled students, helping improve communication skills, understanding of local culture, and promoting integration into the academic environment,” Tran Thi Thanh Nghiep shared.
Speaking at the programme, Nguyen Huu Phu, Minister Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, recalled the fine traditional friendship between the two countries, stressing that this is an invaluable asset that both nations must jointly preserve and nurture.
He praised the academic achievements of the overseas Vietnamese student community and expressed appreciation for the support and assistance given to Vietnamese students by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport as well as lecturers and students of RUPP.
Minister Counsellor Nguyen Huu Phu expressed his hope that Vietnamese students in Cambodia would continue to strive in their studies, self-improvement, and personal development to successfully fulfil their academic tasks, and believed that each student would become an important bridge contributing to further nurturing the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and Cambodia.
At the event, delegates and international guests enjoyed artistic performances rich in the cultural identities of Viet Nam and Cambodia, along with traditional Vietnamese dishes during Lunar New Year festival.
