My Son Can Be Prime Minister If He’s Capable of,” Says Cambodian PM Hun Sen

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that if his eldest son, Hun Manet, is supported by people to serve as the Prime Minister, then let him be, addressing in a meeting with 900 Cambodian students in Switzerland on 23 October 2018.

The statement was made after a newspaper reported that the Premier had pushed Hun Manet, today serving as Cambodian army commander, to be the Prime Minister.

“If I, his father, is the Prime Minister, why does my son have to compete for...Read More


Cambodian PM Hun Sen Presents Cambodian’s Policy on Investment and Development at UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2018

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Delivering his remarks at the Global Leaders Investment Summit of the World Investment Forum 2018, held in Geneva on Tuesday under the topic: “Cambodia’s Investment Prospects in the Globalization Era”, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen shared Cambodian’s policy on investment and development as follow:

Cambodia fully supports and attaches high priority to the globalization policy which is upheld by most countries in the globe. But the world is facing many challenges in political, economic, social dimensions as well as migration issue stemming...Read More


Cambodian Expects Direct Flights from Turkey Soon

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Cambodina Minister of Tourism Thong Khon signed an agreement on tourism cooperation with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu, which was witnessed by Prime Minister Hun Sen and Turkish Prime Mnister Erdogan on 22 October 2018 at Istanbul, Turkey.

Cambodia hoped to have direct flight by Turkish Airlines in the near future, as today Turkey Airlines operate direct flights (cargo) weekly.

The Istanbul Government stressed on facilitating travel and promoting air connectivity; promoting market research; jointly disseminating and exchanging of information, statistical...Read More


Cambodian PM Hun Sen Delivers Remarks at the 2018 Global Leaders Investment Summit of the World Investment Forum

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen led a high-level delegation to attend the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 2018 World Investment Forum (WIF) from 22 to 24 October 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme “Cambodia’s Investment Prospects in the Globalization Era,” according to the ministry of foreign affairs’ press release late Friday.

At the summit, the premier delivers a remarks under the topic “Cambodia’s Investment Prospects in the Globalization Era”.

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Outcomes of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Working Visit to the Republic of Turkey Released

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Prime Minister Hun Sen of the Kingdom of Cambodia, paid a working visit to the Republic of Turkey from 20-22 October 2018 at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Turkey.

“During his stay in Istanbul, on 20 October 2018, Samdech Techo Prime Minister paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Binali Yildirim, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Speaker Yildirim hosted Samdech Techo Prime Minister a cordial working lunch during which the discussions were centered on further...Read More


PM Hun Sen Calls for UN-Cambodia Collaborations Prior to Assessing Cambodia's Human Rights

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, on Monday, held bilateral talks with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet in Geneva, Switzerland.

During the meeting, Cambodian Prime Minister requested the UN High Commissioner to collaborate with Cambodia prior to assessing human rights issues rights in Cambodia.

Prime Minister Hun Sen said, “Although we have a different stance, the cooperation between Cambodia and the UNHCHR still continues, as Cambodia has extended two-year mandate of OHCHR Cambodia.”

He added that the cooperation between the United...Read More


Cambodia Pledges to Seek Markets and Capitals to Promote SME: PM Hun Sen

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Prime Minister Hun Sen, on Monday, received a courtesy call from Arancha Gongalez, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre, the joint agency of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the World Trade Organization, where both parties discuss mainly on how to promote Cambodia’s Small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Arancha Gongalez praised Cambodia on capabilities to build and expand Cambodia’s competitive skills on SMES, particularly to stronger in trade area. She invited Cambodian SMEs to exhibitions in Shanghai, China...Read More


WTO Director-General Praises PM Hun Sen's Leadership, Pledges Further Aids

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Speaking in a bilateral meeting at World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, WTO Director-General Robeto Cavatho Azevedo praised Cambodian Prime Hun Sen’s wise leadership on the accession to WTO which Cambodia received technical assistance of nearly $8 million as well as human resources building opportunities between 2010 to 2018.

Robeto informed Prime Minister Hun Sen that Cambodia was a least developed country but able to become a member of WTO; Cambodia today is recognized as the one of...Read More


UNCTAD Secretary-General Pledges to Assist Cambodia to Compete Well on International Trade

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Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, pledged to assist Cambodia in achieving high international competitiveness, particularly on bicycle exports and other products, speaking in a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on 22 October 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Prime Minister Hun Sen welcomed the UN Secretary-General for the support of Cambodia in boosting economic growth and poverty reduction in Cambodia.

The Secretary-General said that what he enjoys most is the presence of Prime Minister...Read More


PM Hun Sen Calls on WIPO to Assist in Building Cambodian Brand for International Recognition

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Attending the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 2018 from 22 to 24 October 2018 in Geneva, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, on Monday, received a courtesy call from Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Francis Gurry, where both parties discussed mainly on economic and trade cooperation.

Prime Minister requested Francis to help build Cambodian brand for international recognition, and assist Cambodia to participate in the frameworks of World Intellectual Property treaties.

Prime Minister expressed his gratitude towards...Read More


PM Hun Sen: Cambodia-Turkey Considers Double Taxation Agreements

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Cambodia and Turkey have signed eight agreements on cooperation and now considered Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs), Prime Minister Hun Sen addressed at a meeting with the Cambodian students studying in Istanbul, Turkey on 21 October 2018.

“Today, Cambodia-Turkey sign eight agreements, including an agreement on the mutual protection and promotion of investment, which can attract Turkish investors to invest in Cambodia,” said the premier.

He also informed Turkish parliament president as well as businessmen that Cambodia-Turkey will also sign DTAs to facilitate investments...Read More


Cambodia to Purchase Land for Embassy in Turkey to Cement Cambodia-Turkey Bonds: PM Hun Sen

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen considered the Cambodian embassies overseas the wealth of Cambodia; therefore; Cambodia decided to buy the land in Turkey to set up the embassy in Ankara in 2019, addressing to Cambodian students studying in Turkey on Sunday.

Prime Minister’s visit to Turkey is another milestone over the past 24-year diplomacies of Cambodia and Turkey.

“My visit to here marks the history, as it is the first time ever for the exchange of senior delegation. Next year, it will be...Read More


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