Source: FN
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad agreed that Timor-Leste should become the 11th ASEAN Member States, speaking at the meeting on Tuesday at the Peace Palace Phnom Penh.
“Only country experiencing hardship could understand the difficulty of Timor Leste,” said Prime Minister Hun Sen.
According to Prime Minister, Cambodia has sent officials to study the situation of Timor-Leste.
Dr. Mahathir also supported Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN membership.
“Timor-Leste, which has long applied for ASEAN membership,...Read More
Source: FN
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered Minister of Justice Ang Vong Vathana to investigate corruption in Cambodia’s court system, Chhim Phal Virun, Secretary General of Supreme Council of Consultation told the press after the annual meeting, held this Wednesday morning at the Peace Palace.
“Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered the Minister of Justice to look into the issue of corruption involving with the lawyers, as suggested by the Supreme Council of Consultation,” said Chhim Phal Virun.
”As corruption is done in...Read More
Source: FN
Mrs. Elena EDGAR, spouse of European Union’s Ambassador to Cambodia George Edgar, praised the rapid development of Cambodia under the wise leadership of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, especially poverty reduction and betterment of people’s living standard over the past 20 years.
Elena Edgar also praised the humanitarian activities of President of Cambodian Red Cross Bun Rany Hun Sen, who has put efforts in raising funds to support unfortunate group nationwide, addressing during a courtesy call on H.E Bun Rany Hun...Read More
Source: FN
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen stated that Cambodia-Laos border situation is at ease following the phone talks this morning with Laotian Premier Thongloun Sisoulith.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Fresh News CEO Lim Chea Vutha, who is currently at the Great Wall China, the premier stated that: “At 9 a.m on 24 August 2019, I had a telephone conversation with Laotian Prime Minister Description
Thongloun Sisoulith. We enjoy our good talks and we decided to withdraw our troops from the...Read More
Source: FN
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced to be the witness between Facebook user Khan Sovan and former opposition leader Sam Rainsy over Rainsy’s repatriation on 9 November 2019.
Sam Rainsy announced on 16 August that he would return to the kingdom on November 9 later this year.
Upon hearing the announcement, Khan Sovan announced that he would give Rainsy USD 1 million if Rainsy really returned. However, Rainsy has not yet accepted the bet.
Prime Minister Hun Sen taunted Rainsy...Read More
Source: FN
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered all armed forces, including police, military officials, and military police to choose between having the title “Oknha” or serving as armed force, according to CPP spokesman Chhim Phal Virun.
Prime Minister’s order was made at the CPP Central Committee Meeting, held Thursday at the Diamond Island.
“The Premier clearly stated that there should be no duplication of the title [Oknha] and the rank of armed force framework. They have to choose one,” said Chhim...Read More
Source: FN
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen wished to see more trade, investment and tourism between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea and people of the two countries more connected.
His remark was made when receiving a farewell call from Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia Oh Nak Young on Wednesday morning at Peace Palace, Phnom Penh.
Kao Kim Hourn, delegate minister attached to prime minister, said after the meeting that the premier and the ambassador had a lot of discussions...Read More
Source: FN
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has requested Japanese companies to invest in the transportation system in Phnom Penh to help solve traffic congestion and to better serve the needs and living conditions of Phnom Penh residents, speaking in a meeting with Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Norikazu Suzuki on Wednesday afternoon at the Peace Palace, Phnom Penh.
During this meeting, Prime Minister Hun Sen stressed that Japan had conducted many studies to solve traffic congestion in Phnom Penh.
The premier also expressed...Read More
Source: FN
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urged Cambodia-Vietnam Joint Commission to resolve border issues and to discuss cooperation in all sectors between the two countries based on the principle of friendship and progress, according to Kao Kim Hourn, delegate minister attached to prime minister.
Prime Minister statement was made when receiving a courtesy call from Phạm Bình Minh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on Tuesday at the Peace Palace, Phnom Penh.
According to Kao Kim Hourn, the...Read More
Source: FN
Within the first five months of 2019, Cambodia’s exports to Japan reached USD 1.7 billion, and imported USD 440 million from Japan, Prime Minister Hun Sen stated at a farewell call from Hidehisa Horinouchi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia at Peace Palace on Tuesday.
For the whole 2018, Cambodia exported only USD 1.6 billion to Japan, while exported USD 421 million.
Prime Minister praised the ambassador for his major success in strengthening Cambodia-Japan relations and promoting trade, investment, and tourism between...Read More
Source: FN
Cambodian Minister of National Defense Tea Banh, representing Prime Minister Hun Sen, said on Friday that Cambodia has fully prepared to send her blue berets to participate in peacekeeping mission in war-torn countries across the world, addressing at the homecoming ceremony of 382 repatriated peacekeeping force after completing mission in Mali and South Sudan.
“Now our reserved peacekeepers are ready to fulfill the missions; we will dispatch them immediately if urgent. Cambodia wants all the victimized countries to receive peace like...Read More
Source: FN
On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen welcomed the wise decisions of all foreign investors, especially Sri Lankan investors who wish to choose Cambodia as a high-potential investment destination to start or expand their business, speaking at the Sri Lanka-Cambodia Business Forum, held Wednesday at the Sofitel Phnom Penh.
He also encouraged Cambodian investors seeking to expand their business abroad to consider Sri Lanka as an investment destination.
According to the premier, the Royal Government of...Read More
