Day: February 9, 2024

India is determined to further strengthen the relations and cooperation with Cambodia, mainly in law enforcement through continued assistance in training and material support for the Cambodian National Police.

The determination was underscored by H.E. Dr. Devyani Khobragade, Ambassador of India to Cambodia, while paying a courtesy call on Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.E. Aphi Santepundit Sar Sokha, at the ministry this morning.

H.E. Dr. Devyani Khobragade congratulated H.E. Aphi Santepundit Sar Sokha on his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and praised the Ministry of Interior’s effective action in cracking down on crimes, including cross-border crimes to maintain security and order, especially to increase the confidence of investors and tourists to Cambodia.

For his part, H.E. Aphi Santepundit Sar Sokha expressed his appreciation for the close cooperation between the Ministry of Interior and the Government of India and profoundly thanked the Indian
side for its continued attention to the training cooperation through the provision of scholarships for Cambodian police officer to study various skills in India.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

“Sea Bourn Encore” cruise ship with 560 tourists of 28 different nationalities on board, 285 of whom are women, is paying a day-long visit to Preah Sihanouk province.

The 210.5-metre-long, 28-metre-wide and 6-metre-deep cruise ship sailing under the flag of Bahamas docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port this morning.

According to an immigration police officer, most of the tourists are American (311) and British (122). 19 of the tourists continued their trip to Siem Reap cultural province to visit Angkor temples, while the rest visited cultural resorts, beaches and other tourist attractions in the Preah Sihanouk coastal province.

Coming from Thailand, the cruise ship with 425 crewmembers of 47 different nationalities, of them 102 are women, will depart for Vietnam this evening, he added.

On Jan. 11 and 29, that vessel also brought along more than 500 multi-national tourists for each trip to visit Preah Sihanouk province.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

Cambodian workers in different provinces of Thailand have expressed their delight over the news that Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet negotiated with the Thai side about the exemption of re-entry visa fees for Cambodians travelling home and returning to Thailand during the Khmer New Year.

In separated video clips shared on social media networks today, the workers expressed their gratitude to Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet for making the request to the Thai side and lauded the Premier’s attention to the Cambodian workers in Thailand.

Besides, they wished Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and the First Lady happiness and good health to lead the country toward more development in all domains.

According to the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in an official bilateral meeting with his Thai counterpart H.E. Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok on Feb. 7, Samdech Thipadei expressed deep appreciation to the Royal Thai Government for reducing fees for work visas (Non-Immigration LA Visas)
from 2,000 baht for issues of new visas and 1,900 baht for renewals to 500 baht over four years from Nov. 11, 2023 to Nov. 10, 2027. Prime Minister Srettha asked his Minister of Labour to consider Samdech Thipadei’s request to exempt Cambodians from re-entry visa fees for those traveling home and returning to Thailand during Khmer New Year (Songkran) holidays in April. Prime Minister Srettha reassured Samdech Thipadei that Cambodian workers in Thailand receive fair treatment and proper economic safety nets.

This year, the Cambodian people are going to celebrate their Traditional Khmer New Year from April 13 to 16.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

The Government of Japan will provide US$197,785 in total to support two key projects in the provinces of Siem Reap and Preah Vihear, under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (‘KUSANONE’).

The Grant Contracts were signed here on Feb. 8 between Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. UENO Atsushi and representatives of the recipient organisations.

According to a press release of the Embassy of Japan, some US$71,1371 of the total amount will be given to the Physical Rehabilitation Centre in Siem Reap province for the provision of machines to produce prosthesis and physiotherapy equipment.

This grant will be used to install 12 kinds of prosthesis manufacturing and rehabilitation equipment at the Physical Rehabilitation Centre in Siem Reap. The centre has been facing challenges such as the deterioration of necessary equipment to produce prosthesis and orthotics, and lack of rehabilitation equipment. It led patients to wait longer, and to have limited physiotherapy service.
This project is expected to benefit around 950 patients annually with the improved facility and services.

The rest, US$126,648, will support ‘The Project for the Construction of a New Hospital Building at Rovieng Health Centre in Preah Vihear Province’ to be conducted by Preah Vihear Provincial Health Department.

Under this grant, a new hospital building with 13 rooms and 4 toilets at Rovieng Health Centre in Preah Vihear province will be built. The main building of this health center was constructed in 1960’s and has been facing issues such as water leaks, cracks, and holes, which may force patients and staffs to stay under unsafe condition. This project is expected to ensure safety of both visitors and staffs and benefit around 8,400 people who visit this health center annually.

Japan’s ‘KUSANONE’ Projects started in Cambodia in 1991 in order to support the country’s reconstruction and development at the grassroots level. The assistance aims to protect those who are vulnerable due to various factors such
as poverty and/or misfortunes that directly threaten their lives, livelihood, and dignity, as well as to promote self-reliance of local communities. Since 1991, the Government of Japan has provided over US$69 million for mainly local authorities and non-governmental organizations to implement 689 KUSANONE projects throughout Cambodia.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

H.E. Secretary of State CHEM Widhya has represented H.E. SOK Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, at the Reception to mark the Diplomats’ Day.

The event was organised here on Feb. 8 by H.E. Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s news release.

On the occasion, H.E. Dr. CHEM Widhya delivered congratulatory remarks and paid tribute in recognition of the eminent role of diplomats dedicated to peace and security in the world for shared prosperity.

H.E. Secretary of State commended Russia as one of the few countries to celebrate the Day of Diplomats, a country with a great culture and a long tradition of having excellent Diplomats with exquisite skills.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse