SM Goh (R) meets PM Hun Sen
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia
23 November 2009
(Posted by CAAI News Media)
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who is now in Cambodia for a two-day official visit, called on Prime Minister Hun Sen at the National Assembly on Monday afternoon.
During the hour-long meeting, they reaffirmed strong bilateral ties.
Mr Goh also congratulated Mr Hun Sen for the significant economic progress Cambodia has achieved since his last visit in 2002.
He was also briefed on Cambodia's recent economic developments.
Both leaders exchanged views on Cambodia's tourism sector as well as how to attract more foreign investments.
They also agreed that investment in human resource was essential to ensure Cambodia's long-term economic development.
Mr Goh said Singapore would be pleased to continue contributing to Cambodia's development through the Singapore Cooperation Programme and the Initiative for ASEAN Integration.
In the evening, Mr Hun Sen hosted Mr Goh to dinner at his residence.
Mr Goh is expected to call on King Norodom Sihamoni on Tuesday.
After Cambodia, Mr Goh will proceed to Laos.
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