Day: September 1, 2022

Cambodia and Laos have reiterated commitment to promote intimate bilateral cooperation between their armies.

The note was made in a meeting between H.E. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of Royal Cambodian Army, and H.E. Phankham Viphavanh, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Vientiane city on Tuesday.

H.E. Phankham Viphavanh warmly welcomed the visit of H.E. Gen. Hun Manet in Laos, stressing that it demonstrates the two countries’ joint commitment in promoting bilateral relations under the framework of long-lasting and comprehensive strategic partnership.

H.E. Phankham Viphavanh spoke highly of the relations, solidary and good collaboration between the two neighbouring countries in all sectors.

Lao Prime Minister also appreciated Cambodia’s role as ASEAN chair, particularly Cambodia’s strong effort in resolving regional and global issues.

He thanked the Royal Government and people of Cambodia for their assistance to Laos, especially during the crisis of COVID-19.

H.E. Gen. Hun Manet praised Laos’ rapid development in all sectors.

Promoting intimate army cooperation between the two nations is essential to further strengthening and deepening the friendship tie, solidary and good cooperation between both countries and people.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has condemned excessive sexy images in a contest programme of Miss Grand Cambodia.

The condemnation was reflected in the ministry’s announcement issued early this week.

Inappropriate scenes and costumes put on by some Miss Cambodians in the contest did not contribute to promoting Cambodia’s culture and identity, and seriously affected the honour, dignity and value of Cambodian women.

This is a worse role model for youth, children and the new generations, underlined the statement.

The ministry appealed to the event organisers to maintain Cambodia’s dignity and not to adopt extreme trend that dilutes the national culture and morality.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

As a country vulnerable to global environmental impacts, Cambodia is strongly committed to contributing to addressing the issues.

The remark was made by H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Secretary of State of at the Ministry of Environment when leading Cambodian delegation to attend the Joint Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting under the G20 framework on Aug. 31 in Bali of Indonesia.

Over the past 30 years, Cambodia has restored peace and stability, and achieved rapid economic growth and poverty reduction, steering the country toward a high middle-income status in the coming decade, he continued in his address to all participating delegations from G20 member countries.

Sustainable development and resilient and a green economy are high in the agenda of the Royal Government of Cambodia to address environmental issues.

The aspects, he added, have been adapted in the country’s strategy for COVID-19 response and containment as well as the recovery stage to secure jobs for the vulnerable to allow them to overcome the difficult situation.

Adapting to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions need to go hand in hand to ensure that responses to climate change are effective and well contribute to fostering social welfare.

He underlined that Cambodia welcomes cooperation with international partners and the private sector to implement mechanisms to promote the transition and achieve sustainable and low-carbon economy.

Themed ‘Recover Together, Recover Stronger’, the Joint Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting was chaired by Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry as the rotating chair of the G20 for 2022.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press

Australian Ambassador H.E. Pablo Kang announced Thursday a three-year initiative to promote fishways in the Lower Mekong Basin.

Most activities in the AUD 5 million (US$4 million) initiative will be implemented in Cambodia and Laos, with Thailand and Vietnam taking part in training activities.

The “FishTech” initiative is being carried out by the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR) in partnership with the Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, whose Secretary of State H.E. Khun Savoeun took part in Thursday’s launch along with ACIAR Chief Executive Andrew Campbell.

As part of the initiative, Australia will fund the construction of fish passes at several locations including demonstration sites near Phnom Penh and Siem Reap as well as Vientiane.

Australia’s Charles Sturt University will meanwhile work with Cambodian fisheries scientists and irrigation engineers to develop a series of “masterclasses” to help build institutional capacity for technical design and policy making.

ACIAR and the university will also work with the Fisheries Administration to host a regional forum in Siem Reap next year, where the benefits of the work in Cambodia and Laos can be showcased to agencies and donors across the Mekong region.

The ambassador’s announcement followed a visit to the Stung Chinit fishway in Kampong Thom province, built with assistance from the Asian Development Bank.

Completed in 2006, the fishway is based on a design for the Ben Anderson Barrage on the Burnett River in the Australian state of Queensland.

“The launch of the FishTech initiative is the culmination of a decade of technical work to demonstrate the concept that it is possible to have productive fish and rice systems,” said Lee Baumgartner, Acting Director of Charles Sturt University’s Gulbali Institute.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press