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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has claimed that he could lead Cambodia long-term thanks to his charisma not armed forces, speaking at a graduation ceremony on Tuesday.
“Leading Cambodia for the past 41 years does not mean I use weapons to suppress [and get power]. The key factor is I got internal support from the party,” he said adding, “I was unanimously voted to be prime minister.”
Strongman Hun Sen elaborated that using weapons to keep power is not sustainable, pointing...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed that China, the United States, and countries in Europe are all his friends and friends of Cambodia indiscriminately.
The premier’s statement came after a number of analysts, including Meas Nee, a social and political commentator, said that prime minister is biased towards China and leaving US and Europe.
“I never abandon the US and Europe to catch China. You misunderstand me, Meas Nee; you are wrong,” said Prime Minister Hun Sen.
He also stressed that...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said ASEAN leaders will meet bilaterally with American President Donald Trump at the ASEAN-US Summit, to be held in Las Vegas in March 2020.
He spoke Monday at the press conference held at the Peace Palace.
“I am not sure if President Trump will talk about Westerdam with me because ASEAN leaders will have bilateral meeting with him,” the premier said.
Speaking at public event on 11 February, Cambodia’s Strongman said he will arrive in Las...Read More
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has expressed his hope that China will continue to support Cambodia after the European Union withdraws 20 percent of the Kingdom’s special trade status under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme.
The premier said on Monday at the press conference held at the Peace Palace.
When Prime Minister Hun Sen paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, on 5 February 2020, he has requested the Chinese government...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen reiterated that the decision to allow entry for Westerdam cruise ship to Cambodia was a purely humanitarian gesture, not seeking nor diverting attention.
He responded to BBC Southeast Asia correspondent Jonathan Head’s judgmental statement against Cambodian leader’s decision.
“Cambodia’s Hun Sen saw the Westerdam as an opportunity… by attracting so much attention to his offer he not only appeared generous, but also diverted media attention from the European Union decision the same week to withdraw vital...Read More
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen affirmed that Cambodia will not fight to retrieve the 20 percent of EBA trade scheme from EU, as the Kingdom already takes measures against the partial withdrawal of preferential trade system.
The premier spoke in the press conference and a meeting with Supreme Council for Consultations on 24 February 2020 held at the Peace Palace.
“Cambodia is mentally ready on the loss of 20 percent [of EBA],” he said, adding that “Cambodia cannot trade her laws...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Malaysia shall be responsible for humanitarian crisis and Cambodia’s honour after claiming that the 83-year-old American woman aboard Westerdam ship tested positive with Covid- 19.
The premier said the announcement of Malaysian deputy prime minister has created subsequent discriminations against tourists departing from Cambodia, speaking on Monday at the press conference held at the Peace Palace.
“I take this opportunity to express my regret on the behavior of spouse of His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim for...Read More
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen will chair the groundbreaking ceremony of National Road No. 10 on 9 March 2020, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol on Friday.
National Road 10 connects Battambang to Koh Kong province in the west of Cambodia. Upon completion the people of Battambang, Pursat, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin do not have to travel to Phnom Penh in order to go to Sihanoukville anymore. They can take this new route to Koh Kong...Read More
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Speaking at the closing of Interior Ministry’s 2019 annual meeting on Thursday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that Cambodia has done a huge humanitarian work by allowing Westerdam to dock safely after the giant cruise was rejected by several ports.
“Covid-19 issue has not ended; now passengers of Westerdam are on their flights back home as told by minister in charge of civil aviation. We have done a great deal of humanitarian work so far. Health Minister Mam Bunheng confirmed...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen thanked Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan for announcing that their citizens, who were passengers of Westerdam cruise ship docking in Cambodia, were tested “negative” of Covid-19.
The premier spoke in the closing of annual congress of Ministry of Interior held on Thursday afternoon in Phnom Penh.
“We are thankful to the Kingdom of Thailand for informing us that no Westerdam passengers were found positive of coronavirus when they arrived Bangkok for transit” he said.
“We are grateful...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his concern over the impact on the Cambodian economy due to a crisis of the coronavirus, speaking at the graduation ceremony on Tuesday.
“This Covid-19 has hit the economy, particularly the tourism sector, transportation, and raw materials,” stated the premier.
Samdech stressed that factories in some countries have been closed as China is their main source of raw materials and that factories in Cambodia could also face closures due to the lack of raw material...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that he has no comments on the European Union’s decision regarding the partial withdrawal of preferential tax system of EBA, speaking at the graduation ceremony on Tuesday.
“I accept the decision [of the European Commission]. It’s your right. But I ask you to accept the decision of Cambodia as well. I have no comments! If you give [preferential scheme], we take; if not, no problem,” said Prime Minister Hun Sen.
The premier, however, expressed his...Read More
