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Cambodian King’s Congratulations on the Independence Day of DPRK and Macedonia
Phnom Penh, September 10, 2010 AKP -- His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia has extended congratulations to Marshal Kim Jong-il, great leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the Independence Day of DPRK.
In a letter on Sept. 1, 2010 sent to Marshal Kim Jong-il, great leader of DPRK, the Cambodian king’s message said of the deeply, long-lasting ties of friendship and cooperation between the peoples of the two countries, according to Kampuchea Thmei daily newspaper.
The Cambodian king also wished DPRK’s great leader the best of health and longevity.
In the meantime, His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni has sent congratulations to H.E. Gjorge Ivanov, president of the Republic of Macedonia on the 19th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Macedonia.
In a letter to the Macedonian president, the Cambodian king’s message said of the long-standing friendship and the continuance of the relationship between the two countries. --AKP
(By THOU Peou)
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Samdech Hun Sen Receives Adviser to Malaysian PM
Phnom Penh, September 10, 2010 AKP -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen received here on Sept. 9 at the Office of the Council of Ministers H.E. Dato Sri Bin Kasim, adviser to the Malaysian prime minister.
In the meeting, H.E. Dato Sri Bin Kasim highly appreciated Cambodia’s rapid development under the wise leadership of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, if compared with his first visit here in the 1990s.
The visiting Malaysian premier’s adviser also sought support from Samdech Techo Hun Sen to an assistance project for the countries facing disasters (MES), i.e. the emergency services during and after the disasters.
This humanitarian project has already gained support from 18 different countries, he said.
In reply, the Cambodian premier proposed to examine all related documents and to submit the project to the agenda of the upcoming General Assembly of International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) to be held in Cambodia, for approval. --AKP
(By SOKMOM Nimul)
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Cambodia Hosts 5th Asia-Pacific French-Speaking Parliaments Meeting
Phnom Penh, September 10, 2010 AKP-- The 5th Asia-Pacific French-speaking Parliaments Meeting opened here on Sept. 9 under the presidency of H.E. Nguon Nhel, first vice president of Cambodia's National Assembly and head of the Cambodian parliamentarian group.
Members of parliaments from Cambodia, Belgium, France, Laos, Vietnam as well as observers from international organizations, ministries and state institutions are participating in the forum.
The three-day meeting mainly focuses on socio-economic development policies after the global economic crisis, the perspective for cooperation among French-speaking countries in Asia-Pacific and the development of higher education, said H.E. Nguon Nhel.
On the occasion, he also briefed the participants on Cambodia’s endeavors to develop its economy. Despites the global economic crisis, Cambodia’s economic growth is estimated to reach around 5 percent this year, he said. --AKP
(By LIM Nary)
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DPM Hor Namhong Meets Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN
Phnom Penh, September 10, 2010 AKP --
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Hor Namhong met here on Thursday with Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Mrs. Tong Xiaoling.
During the meeting, both sides recalled the long-lasting close relationship and the good cooperation in all domains between Cambodia and China, H.E. Koy Kuong, spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation told reporters after the meeting.
The discussion also touched on the South China Sea issue, the establishment of the East Asian Community and the Myanmar issue, the spokesman said. --AKP
(By SOKMOM Nimul)
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CRC President Receives Wife of Korean Ambassador
Phnom Penh, September 10, 2010 AKP -- Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen received here on Sept. 9 Mrs. Lee Ok-kyoung, wife of South Korean ambassador to Cambodia.
In the meeting, Lok Chumteav Bun Rany said that Cambodia considered the Republic of Korea as a rapidly developed country, so Cambodia has brought Korea’s experiences to develop its own country.
The CRC President thanked the Korean government and people for their precious assistance to Cambodia’s development. --AKP
(By CHEA Vannak)
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Cambodia Holds Fire Alarm Systems Seminar
Phnom Penh, September 10, 2010 AKP -- A Seminar on Fire Alarm Systems was organized here yesterday by DEG, a local company that imports mechanical and electrical products from Europe.
In the seminar, a new technology on fire alarm systems was presented by Mr. Jens Rittmeyer, a German expert from Detectomat GmbH, one of the most qualified smoke detector manufacturers in Germany.
The seminar, the first of its kind in Cambodia, was presided over by Mr. Prak Min, secretary general of Cambodian Engineer Board with the participation of some 300 experts and specialists. --AKP
(By Khan Sophirom)
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Cambodian Tourists to Foreign Countries Up 61 Percent in Seven Months
Phnom Penh, September 10, 2010 AKP -- The number of Cambodian tourists visiting foreign countries has increased 61 percent in seven months in 2010, a tourism official was quoted by Chinese News Agency Xinhua as saying Thursday.
Kong Sopheareak, director of statistic department of Ministry of Tourism said in seven months this year, the number of Cambodian tourists visiting foreign countries was 276,607 an increase of 61 percent compared to the same period last year that was recorded at 171,802.
Kong Sopheareak, however, said his ministry has not collected figures of those visiting any particular country, saying such data will be made available only by the recipient countries.
He said the increase of more Cambodians visiting foreign countries is indicating that the living condition of the people is better and improved, while, at the same time, the visa exemptions to neighboring countries, is another cause that motivates the people traveling abroad.
So far, Cambodian people enjoy free visa access or visa exemption to four countries of the ten-number states of Association of Southeast Asian Nations: Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, and the Philippines.
In recent years, there have been many local companies advertising their tour arrangements to many parts of the world.
On the part of foreign tourists visiting Cambodia, the statistics showed that in seven months of 2010, there were 1,423,505 foreign tourists visited the country.
The number showed a significant increase of 13.85 percent compared to the same period in 2009.
Kong Sopheareak said preliminary estimate predicts that Cambodia will receive around 2.4 million tourist arrivals in 2010, an increase of approximately 12 percent. --AKP
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