Day: January 28, 2022

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Cambodia, Saudi Arabia to Boost Visit Exchange

Cambodia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to boost the exchange of visits between the two countries in order to strengthen their relationship.
During their courtesy meeting here on Jan. 27, Samdech Kralahom Sar Kheng, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and H.E. Saud F.M Al Suwelim, newly appointed Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Cambodia, shared the same idea over the importance of visit exchange to foster the relations and cooperation between both nations in various sectors, including trade, economy, investment, security, and fight against cross-border crimes.
Samdech Sar Kheng also laid stress on religious harmony in Cambodia, affirming that Cambodian Muslims have been enjoying equal rights and opportunities as Cambodian Buddhists without discrimination.
For his part, the Hanoi-based Saudi Arabian ambassador thanked the Royal Government of Cambodia fofr its attention to Cambodian Muslims and wished the Kingdom success in its role as the rotating Chair of ASEAN for 2022.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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A New Polyclinic Project in Phnom Penh Endorsed by CDC

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has just approved a new polyclinic project in Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan Prampi Makara, Phnom Penh capital.
With an investment capital of US$15 million, the project is expected to create 458 jobs for the locals, according to a press release of CDC.
The polyclinic is the investment of Phnom Penh General Hospital Co., Ltd., it pointed out.
Such investment demonstrates confidence of investors in Cambodia’s macroeconomic, political and social stability as the country is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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Cambodia Reiterates Support for Timor-Leste to Become the 11th Member of ASEAN

The Kingdom of Cambodia has once again expressed support for Timor-Leste to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn made the reaffirmation in a bilateral meeting here yesterday with H.E. Dr. Adaljiza Albertina Xavier Reis Magno, Minister Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste.
“This year marks the 20th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, where we have witnessed steady growth of our friendship and spirit of cooperation. I took the opportunity to wish Timor-Leste great success for the upcoming presidential election and reaffirmed Cambodia’s support for Timor-Leste to become the eleventh member of ASEAN,” H.E. Prak Sokhonn wrote on his official Facebook page.
While receiving the visiting foreign minister of Timor-Leste at the Peace Palace here this morning, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said Cambodia will push for the ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Fact-Finding Missions to Timor-Leste as soon as possible to be the basis for assessment and preparation of a roadmap as well as a precise timeline for the country to join the ASEAN family.
ASEAN comprises Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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Cambodia, France Extend Mutual Support

Cambodia and France have expressed their mutual support as this year Cambodia takes over the role as the Chair of ASEAN while France assumes the EU Presidency.
“2022 is a significant year for both countries – Cambodia assumes the Chairmanship of ASEAN while France takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union,” wrote Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn on his Facebook page about a phone call with H.E. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, last evening.
“We assured one another of full support as we shoulder these responsibilities to upholding peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region,” underlined the Cambodian top diplomat.
France is a key development partner of Cambodia. In 2021, France has provided approximately 20.30 million Euros of cooperative financing for development projects covering agriculture, clean water access, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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Cambodia’s Exports to China Net US$1.5 Billion in 2021

Cambodia exported over US$1,510 million to the world’s second largest nation, a year-on-year increase of 39 percent, according to figures from the Ministry of Commerce.
The total imports from China were valued at US$9,633 million, up 37 percent compared to a year before.
The bilateral trade between Cambodia and China reached US$11,144 million last year, a year-on-year increase of 37.28 percent.
Cambodia exported mostly agricultural products including milled rice, mangoes, cassava to China, while imported industrial products, raw materials for the garment industry and construction materials.
The two countries started implementing the bilateral free trade agreement which came into effect earlier this year, paving ways for more trade activities and investment opportunities.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

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