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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen fully supported the Japan-initiated Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy (FOIP), addressing at the 11th Mekong-Japan Summit held in Thailand on 4 November 2019.
At the summit, leaders of Mekong-Japan discussed in depth the challenges of the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit. The Mekong leaders thanked the Prime Minister of Japan and the Thai Prime Minister for hosting this important 11th Mekong-Japan Summit.
ASEAN leaders expressed appreciation for Japan’s continued support for ASEAN centrality in the evolving regional architecture...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and 14 leaders of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), including ASEAN, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, have concluded text-based negotiations for all 20 chapters and essentially all their market access issues; and tasked legal scrubbing by them to commence for signing in 2020, according to the joint leaders’ statement on RCEP released on 4 November 2019, following the 3rd RCEP meeting in Thailand.
Against the backdrop of a fast-changing global environment, the completion...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen supported Japan’s initiative to establish the ASEAN-Japan Dialogue on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, addressing at the 22nd ASEAN-Japan Summit in Thailand on 4 November 2019.
Prime Minister has observed that a dialogue will push ASEAN to start thinking critically and to be better prepared to reach the potential of development and reduce the negative impacts produce by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
During the meeting, Premier Hun Sen also encouraged Japan to continue providing financial and technical...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and delegates have arrived home safe after successfully concluded the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held under the theme “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability” in Thailand on 2-5 November 2019.
Prime Minister have attended the following Summits:
– The 35th ASEAN Summit;
– The 22nd ASEAN-China Summit;
– The 16th ASEAN-India Summit;
– The 10th ASEAN-UN Summit;
– The 22nd ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit;
– The 7th ASEAN-US Summit;
– The 14th East Asia Summit;Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with Robert O’Brien, representative of the US President Donald Trump to the ASEAN Summit, and is serving as Trump’s national security advisor.
The meeting took place at the waiting lounge of the ASEAN Summit in Thailand on 4 November 2019.
The meeting reflected good relations, friendship, and close ties between the US and Cambodian leaders.
At the sideline of the 35th ASEAN Summit, Premier Hun Sen also met with Japanese Prime Minister Abe, South Korean...Read More
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Nov. 3 Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Sunday that ASEAN and China should make efforts together to translate the Vision 2030 to practical work for implementation to ensure the effectiveness of the strategic partnership and the bright future.
His remark was made at the 22nd ASEAN-China Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand, under a theme “Review and Future Direction of ASEAN-China Cooperation”.
The premier stated that the leaders of ASEAN-China have made joint commitment for further cooperation to deepen the...Read More
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has deepened its regional integration after establishment of the ASEAN Community four years ago, Cambodian scholars said.
Established in late 2015, the ASEAN Community has been seen as a way to promote economic, political, social and cultural cooperation across the region and move the region towards a globally competitive single market and production base, with a free flow of goods, services, labor, investments and capital across the 10-member states.
“The ASEAN has deepened its...Read More
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On 3 November 2019, General Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the Opening Ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. It will be followed by the 22nd ASEAN-China Summit, the 16th ASEAN-India Summit, the 10th ASEAN-UN Summit and the ASEAN Plus Three Leaders’ Interface with the East Asia Business Council (EABC).
The 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits are the most significant meeting hosted by Thailand’s ASEAN Chairmanship within this year, as it is the conclusion of the chairmanship and is...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith held a breakfast meeting on 3 November on the sideline of the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits during 2–4 November 2019 in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam leaders have discussed thoroughly on strengthening trilateral solidarity and cooperation to ensure peace, stability, and development for the three countries.
The three leaders have examined prioritized tasks for connectivity development and sustainable...Read More
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Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev pledged to further contribute to the development of Cambodia by strengthening relations and cooperation in politics, economy, trade, investment and education, addressing at a bilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on 3 November 2019, as the two leaders participated the 35th ASEAN Summit in Thailand.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Cambodia is a close friend of Russia. He expressed his hope that the two countries’ relations will grow stronger through governmental cooperation, according to...Read More
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen called on ASEAN and the United Nations (UN) to continue countering international terrorist activities, speaking at the 10th ASEAN-UN Summit on 3 November 2019, held in Thailand.
“With regard to violent extremism and terrorism, Cambodia calls for ASEAN and the UN to continue, with collective efforts, countering international terrorist activities through an exchange of experiences and necessary technical information that the UN staff is able to collaborate with ASEAN,” the premier addressed.
Prime Minister Hun Sen...Read More
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Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang announced to support development projects in Sihanoukville province, Cambodia.
His announcement was made at the request of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen during the sideline meeting on 3 November 2019, as the two leaders participated the 35th ASEAN Summit in Thailand.
Delegate Minister Kao Kim Hourn said that leaders of the two countries discussed three key issues in the meeting. First, Sihanoukville development projects, as numerous Chinese companies are investing in...Read More
