Friday, 6 June 2008

Cambodia, UK to strengthen cooperation on diplomatic, election issues

www.chinaview.cn
2008-06-06

PHNOM PENH, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Britain will strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of diplomatic ties and election affairs, said officials here Friday.

Both sides made the decisions while visiting British Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and lawmaker Meg Munn held talks with Hor Namhong, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, here Friday, said Sin Bunthoeun, director of the Information Department of the ministry.

Cambodia supports the United Kingdom to open an honorary general consulate in Siem Reap province, while the UK supports Cambodia for non-permanent membership of the Security Council of the United Nations, he said.

The UK will also provide legal experts to help organize draft law to benefit Cambodia, he said.

Meanwhile, during her visit, Meg Munn also held talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen for common understanding of Cambodia's reform and the general election on July 27, said Eang Sophallet, assistant to Hun Sen.

Editor: Song Shutao

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