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Indian President Arrives in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2010 AKP -- President of the Republic of India, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil arrived here today to begin her week-long state visit, at the invitation of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.
She was welcomed at Phnom Penh International Airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Royal Palace H.E. Kong Sam Ol and many other Cambodian high-ranking officials.
As scheduled, the Indian president will be received in Royal Audience by His Majesty the King at the Royal Palace, said a press release of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Besides, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil will respectively receive courtesy calls by Samdech Akka Moha Thamma Pothisal Chea Sim, President of the Senate, Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly, and Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister.
During the visit from Sept. 13 to 18, the Indian president and the Cambodian premier will preside over the signing ceremony of two documents including the Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between the National Audit Authority of Cambodia and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and the Agreement for Stung Tasal Water Resources Development Project (Phase 2) between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Export-Import Bank of India, the press release added. --AKP
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Samdech Hun Sen Receives Chinese Construction Company Delegation
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2010 AKP -- Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen received here on Sept. 11 a visiting delegation of China Communication Construction Company led by its Vice Chairman Mr. Chen Feujian.
In the meeting, Mr. Chen told the Cambodian premier of his company’s intention to invest in Cambodia in the fields of infrastructure development and construction and other fields, according to Ieng Sophalet, assistant to Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
Mr. Chen Feujian further said the state-owned China Communication Construction Company is among the 500 leading companies in the world. It has established two branches in Cambodia for 30 years, he said, adding that the company will bring about new technologies to contribute to Cambodia’s development.
In reply, Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed the Chinese company’s intention to bring new technologies and the presence of its two branches in Cambodia.
The prime minister also recommended the Chinese company to pay attention in building infrastructure in Cambodia. --AKP
(By CHEA Vannak)
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Japan To Consider More Assistance to Cambodia
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2010 AKP -- Japan will consider providing more assistance on human resource development for Cambodian dolphin preservation, Khmer Rouge Tribunal and investment.
The remarks were made known during a meeting here last Friday between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers H.E. Sok An and visiting State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Japan H.E. Osamu Fujimura.
Cambodia has been working hard to preserve the country’s increased dolphins to around 160 as these mammals have been playing a key role in attracting both national and international tourists. Human resource for the preservation of these dolphins remains insufficient.
Regarding the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, which is undergoing financial lacking, Japan is a key donor for the trial – having funded 45 percent of the total funding for its operation so far. More funding and time are further needed in order to ensure a proper completion of the historic trial process.
In terms of the investment to Cambodia, Japan has remained the biggest donor for Cambodia, but its investment is still limited if compared to other countries.
The Japanese side represented by H.E. Osamu Fujimura promised to forward the proposed assistance for his government’s consideration. --AKP
(By MOM Chan Dara Soleil)
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Australian Ambassador: Cambodia, a Model Country of Post-War Success
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2010 AKP -- Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Margaret Adamson has said Cambodia would have more progresses in the future as it has obtained remarkable and successful achievements over short period of time.
Ambassador Margaret Adamson, who is going to finish her diplomatic mission in Cambodia by the end of September, was speaking in Phnom Penh last Thursday while meeting with Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith for a leave-taking visit.
She said she was delighted to have fulfilled the diplomatic mission in Cambodia, and thanked the Royal Government of Cambodia as well as the leaders and friends for their close cooperation and assistance that contributed to her successful mission.
The outgoing ambassador shared the same view with Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, that “Cambodia is a model country of post-war success.”
She expressed her happiness to see the Australia-Cambodia cooperation progressing day after day in several areas such as agriculture, tourism, investment, and cooperation between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the National Radio of Cambodia (RNK).
In reply, Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith thanked the outgoing ambassador for her efforts to accomplish the diplomatic mission and promote the cooperation between the two countries. --AKP
(By Ravuth M.)
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IMF: Cambodia To Achieve Economic Growth between 4.5 Pct and 5 Pct in 2010
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2010 AKP -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated that Cambodia’s economic growth this year would reach from 4.5 percent to 5 percent in 2010 against only 2 percent in 2009.
At a press conference here last Friday, Mr. Olaf Unteroberdoerster, IMF senior economist to the Asia-Pacific Region, explained IMF’s estimation by the increase in garment export and foreign tourist arrivals in the second trimester of 2010.
However, the construction and investment sectors have not yet returned to normal this year, while the agricultural field, especially rice cultivation, would be affected by the late rain in the current rainy season, he said.
The garment, tourism, construction and investment sectors are the main pillars for Cambodia’s economic growth. This year, the Royal Government of Cambodia has set down strategies to improve the agricultural field, particularly rice growing, since the four above-said fields were hit by the global economic crisis in late 2008 and in 2009.
The prediction of Cambodia’s GDP by IMF is quite similar to what the royal government has forecasted.
According to IMF, Cambodia would achieve a 6-percent or 7-percent economic growth in 2011. --AKP
(By Noeu)
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Construction of New Chroy Changvar Bridge To Begin in 2011
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2010 AKP -- The construction of the new Chroy Changvar Bridge, Phnom Penh, is expected to begin next year.
The contract agreement for the construction of the new bridge spanning the Tonle Sap river was signed here on Sept. 11 by Public Works and Transports Minister H.E. Tram Iv Tek and representative of the China Road & Bridge Corporation.
The 719-long and 13.5-wide new Chroy Changvar Bridge will be built in parallel with the actual Chroy Changvar Bridge, also known as the Japanese-Cambodian Friendship Bridge, with a US$27.5 million loan from the Chinese government, said an official of the Cambodian Ministry of Public Works and Transports, indicating that the construction will last 38 months.
Meanwhile, a US$46.25-million agreement on the rehabilitation of the National Road 41 linking National Road 4 in Kampong Speu province and Chum Kiri district of Kampot province, was also signed. --AKP
(By SOKMOM Nimul)
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Australian Company Seeks Investment in Agro products
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2010 AKP -- The Australia-based MKK Company is seeking an investment opportunity in rice and banana planting for export in Cambodia, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ official said.
The investment project was raised by MKK Chairman Mr. Alastair JM. Walton during the meeting with Cambodian Agriculture Minister H.E. Chan Sarun in Phnom Penh on Sept. 10, said Mr. Hong Narith, cabinet chief of the agriculture minister.
Mr. Alastair JM. Walton told the Cambodian minister that his company has conducted a study on this investment project for two years, he said.
In reply, H.E. Chan Sarun welcomed the project and recommended the company to send more experts to discuss in detail with Cambodian experts.
Earlier on the same day, the agriculture minister also met with outgoing Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Ms. Margaret Adamson.
On the occasion, H.E. Chan Sarun recalled and thanked Australia for its assistance to the development of Cambodia’s agricultural field. --AKP
(By KHAN Sophirom)
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PPWSA Wins Stockholm Industry Water Award 2010
Phnom Penh, September 13, 2010 AKP -- World standard water supply and self-dependency of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on Sept. 8 won it the Stockholm Industry Water Award 2010 given by His Majesty of King XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
According to the Internal Award Jury, “The PPWSA has successfully fought corruption and shown this can be achieved in a developing country on a large-scale basis using simple but effective management techniques that are based on well-accepted business principles and strategies.”
PPWSA General Director Ek Sonn Chan who led the delegation for the award at Sweden’s Stockholm city returned to Cambodia three days later with more commitment: “Our authority will expand the water supply with the same price and standard quality to the suburb of Phnom Penh Capital and Kandal provincial town located adjacent to Phnom Penh.”
To date, the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority provides 24-hour service which is covering 90 percent of approximately 1.3 million dwellers of the capital.
“We continue to reduce water losses due to leakages in pipes and pumps from 5.9 percent now to 4 percent in 2020 which will allow us to achieve the same status as Singapore and Tokyo cities,” said H.E. Ek Sonn Chan upon his arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, adding that the Capital City of Cambodia is fortunate to be located near the joint of four rivers, namely Upper Mekong, Lower Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac – ever-lasting water sources.
Let alone the Stockholm Industry Water Award 2010, PPWSA received two other international awards, one in 2004 and the other one in 2006. --AKP
(By MOM Chan Dara Soleil)
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