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King Leaves for Shanghai World Expo 2010
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, departed here this morning for China to attend the celebration of China's National Pavilion Day at Shanghai World Expo 2010.
The visit is made at the invitation of President of the People’s Republic of China H.E. Hu Jintao, Mr. Om Daravuth, official of the king’s cabinet told reporters at Phnom Penh International Airport.
The Cambodian monarch was seen off by Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Thamma Pothisal Chea Sim, National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin and Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, many high-ranking officials and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Pan Guangxue, as well as other members of the Royal family.
King Sihamoni will also visit Cambodia’s pavilion and other countries' national pavilions.
China's National Pavilion Day at Shanghai World Expo will be celebrated on Oct. 1, the Chinese National Day.
During his stay in China, the king will also pay a visit to King-Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk who are currently in Beijing for medical checkup and treatment, said Mr. Om Daravuth. --AKP
(By SOKMOM Nimul)
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NA President Returns Home
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- Cambodian National Assembly delegation led by its president Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin returned home on Sept. 25 from Hanoi, Vietnam after joining the 31st ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-31).
Speaking at a press conference at Phnom Penh International Airport, H.E. Cheam Yeap, chairman of NA Committee on Economy, Finance, Banking and Audit, said the AIPA-31, presided over by Vietnamese NA President H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong, has approved a wide range of resolutions regarding security, politics, economic cooperation, culture and society, climate change, disaster management, prevention of infectious diseases, protection of water resources in the Mekong region, human resource development, enhancement of female parliamentarians’ role, and maternal and child health improvement, etc.
H.E. Cheam Yeap also told reporters of the meeting between Cambodian NA President Samdech Heng Samrin and his newly-elected Indonesian counterpart. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the ties of solidarity, friendship and cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries, he said.
Cambodia will host the 32nd AIPA in 2011. --AKP
(By LIM Nary)
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Cambodian-Thai Leaders’ Talk Is a Success
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- The meeting last Friday between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and his Thai counterpart Abhisit Vejjajiva on the sidelines of the ASEAN-U.S. Leaders’ Meeting was a success.
Delegate Minister attached to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Council of Ministers of Cambodia H.E. Prak Sokhon told reporters at a press conference at Phnom Penh International Airport on Sept. 26 upon the return of the Cambodian delegation led by Samdech Techo Hun Sen from attending the 2nd ASEAN-U.S. Leaders’ Meeting held on Sept. 24 in New York.
The 40-minute talk is aimed at increasing the mutual understanding and at discussing joint measures to further promote the bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring countries, Cambodia and Thailand, said H.E. Prak Sokhon.
On the initiative of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, both leaders agreed on four key points – avoid armed confrontation on the border, promote the cooperation on exchange of arts and sports, examine the possibility to open Stung Bot border checkpoint for trade exchange promotion, and jointly monitor on press reports to prevent misinterpretation, he added.
According to Delegate Minister H.E. Prak Sokhon, Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Abhisit Vejjajiva planned to meet again at the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Brussels and ASEAN Summit in Hanoi.
During his stay in New York, the Cambodian premier has also met with Cambodian people living in the U.S. and Canada. On the occasion, Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed and appreciated their support and active contribution, both financial and spiritual, to the reconstruction of Cambodia. --AKP
(By SOKMOM Nimul)
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Cambodia PM Message on 31st WTD
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- On the occasion of the 31st World Tourism Day (Sept. 27) under the theme of “Tourism and Biodiversity”, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has sent his appreciation of national and international achievements, more commitment to link tourism and biodiversity to fight poverty, and the call for cooperation from all stakeholders.
In his message, Samdech Techo said, “I highly praised the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) which has dynamically endeavored in stimulating the global tourism movement and promoting the valuable, vital role of tourism sector by mitigating the climate change whilst the world is being concerned about the continued loss of biodiversity and the global warming.”
“Cambodia has considered tourism as Green Gold because it plays vital role in improving the livelihood of locals, mainly local communities at the tourist sites. With just the first seven months of 2010, Cambodia witnessed an increase of international arrivals of 13.85 percent while domestic tourism remarkably increased 11.5 percent...The tourism sector development of Cambodia contributes approximately 10 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP),” the message further said.
“I would like to appeal to all citizens, ministries, institutions, relevant authorities, private sector, national and international NGOs, please continue supporting and actively contributing to the development of Cambodia’s tourism sector by participating actively with a sense of high responsibility in the preservation and protection of cultural asset and environment; promoting tourism product and service; maintaining peace, tourism safety and security; keeping smiles and traditional friendliness of our citizens; welcoming with warm hospitality in the sense of good cooperation, especially strongly participating in the emulation movement of “Clean City, Clean Resort, Good Service” in order to suitably develop Cambodia: Kingdom of Wonder, and becomes a very attractive world-class tourist destination in the region and the globe which tourists can feel the warmth,” concluded the message. --AKP
(By MOM Chan Dara Soleil)
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New Peace Corps Volunteers Take Oath
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- The new Cambodia’s Peace Corps Volunteers have taken an oath after being trained in Khmer language and culture, health care and teaching skills.
The swearing-in ceremony was held on Sept. 23 at the National Institute of Education under the presidency of Acting Prime Minister H.E. Sar Kheng and U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia Mrs. Carol A. Rodley.
The 50-member group, the fourth of its kind, has lived nine weeks with Cambodian families in local communities, said John Dara, Peace Corps country director, adding that the group is going to spend another two years living with Cambodian families.
U.S. Ambassador Mrs. Carol A. Rodley said Peace Corps is proud to work with Cambodian side in English teaching, health care, construction of school libraries, etc.
For his part, H.E. Sar Kheng highly evaluated Peace Corps’ determination and activities, considering them as an important contribution to Cambodian government’s endeavors in alleviating poverty.
“The presence of Peace Corps Volunteers in Cambodia does not only contributes to the country development and experience exchange between Cambodian and American peoples, but also to the dissemination of Cambodian culture and tradition, as well as the real situation in Cambodia to the American community,” he underlined.
On the occasion, H.E. Sar Kheng called on Peace Corps to expand its aid program to the fields of agriculture and trade. --AKP
(By SOKMOM Nimul)
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DPM Sok An Calls on Japan to Help in the development of Cambodia’s OVOP Project
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sok An told Mr. Igusa Kunio, an expert in the “One Village, One Product” last Thursday that Cambodia has built a new US$500,000 market in Kirivong district in the southern province of Takeo.
Dr. Sok An, also minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers (OCM), said that he has two trucks available to transport the farmers’ crops to the market free of charge, according to OCM’s Press and Quick Reaction Unit.
Mr. Igusa Kunio said he was impressed with H.E. Sok An’s commitment, but he suggested that the government should launch a campaign to encourage and educate farmers on the benefits that can be derived from the “One Village, One Product” concept before they join the project. This is scheduled to be held on Sept. 28, 2010 with the participation of Japanese officials.
H.E. Sok An also said that the implementation of the “One Village, One Product” policy was to encourage farmers to increase production and processing of their agricultural crops to meet the demands of local and foreign markets. This will help the country in its poverty reduction efforts.
Cambodia’s poverty line is now said to be at 27.4 percent down from the estimated 50 percent in 1993.
The Cambodian deputy prime minister H.E. Sok An also said that the government will buy the farmers’ products, if they are in too much of a demand and will, supply it to soldiers who are based on the frontlines at Preah Vihear province.
The One Village, One Product (OVOP) National Committee of the Kingdom of Cambodia was established in 2006 on the initiative of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. --AKP
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Cambodia Marks 17th Anniversary of the Constitution Day
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- The 17th Anniversary of the Constitution Day (Sept. 24) of the Kingdom of Cambodia was held here last Thursday under the auspices of H.E. Ek Sam Ol, chairman of the Constitutional Council.
Addressing the ceremony, H.E. Ek Sam Ol recalled the lessons and experiences related to the writing of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia in 1993 as well as the amendments in the following years.
H.E. Ek Sam Ol pointed out that the constitution is the top law of Cambodia. It has 16 chapters and 158 articles. --AKP
(By KHAN Sophirom)
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France Pledges to Provide More Scholarships to Cambodian Students
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- The French government will continue to provide its assistance for the development of Cambodia’s health sector.
The comment was made known by the French Ambassador to Cambodia, Mr. Jean-François Desmazières, during his meeting with Cambodian Minister of Health H.E. Mam Bun Heng last Thursday in Phnom Penh.
France will continue to provide scholarships to 50 Cambodian Medical students a year, he added.
The French ambassador, who is going to end his mission in Cambodia soon, highly valued the latest development in the health service in the Kingdom, especially the fight against infectious diseases by reducing the infection and mortality rate.
He further expressed appreciation for the good cooperation between the two countries in the field of health care.
In reply, H.E. Mam Bun Heng profoundly thanks the Government of France for its support and assistance to Cambodia, especially in the health sector.
France has helped train Cambodia’s human resources at the University of Health Sciences, Calmette Hospital and the Institute of Pasteur; and build many medial infrastructures. --AKP
(By Noeu)
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Conferment of Medals for Chinese Engineers and Technicians
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- Cambodian Senate has decided to give medals to 24 Chinese engineers and technicians for their efforts in the repairing and upgrading project of library and office buildings.
The medals were conferred on the Chinese engineers and technicians by H.E. Um Sarith, general secretary of the Senate in a ceremony held on Sept. 23 in the auditorium of the Senate.
H.E. Um Sarith said the conferment of the medals is to express gratitude to the engineers and technicians of China Building Technical Group Co., Ltd. for their endeavors in repairing and upgrading Senate’s office and library buildings in a short period of time.
Moreover, they helped other works as the senate wished, he said.
H.E. Um Sarith also extended a condolence for a Chinese engineer’s decease in implementing the project. --AKP
(By THOU Peou)
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Cambodian Desserts Exposition
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- Cambodian first-ever desserts exposition, officially launched here on Sept. 23 at Koh Pich center, brought together some 137 different Khmer desserts and cakes.
“Khmer cakes and desserts represent our identity, like the prosperous tradition, custom, and culture passed on from our ancestors, that we need to preserve and promote,” said Phnom Penh Governor H.E. Kep Chutema who presided over the exposition launch.
The three-day desserts exposition is the initiative of the Phnom Penh Municipality in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. The initiative allowed symbolic desserts and cakes from 12 provinces across Cambodia to showcase for the public.
The exposition also plays a contributing role to the upcoming 2011 ASEAN Tourism Day to take place in Phnom Penh. The event is expected to be organized in a traditional Cambodian way. --AKP
(By MOM Chan Dara Soleil)
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Cycling Cambodia Tour To Be Held in 2011
Phnom Penh, September 27, 2010 AKP -- Cambodia will host the Cycling Cambodia Tour in early 2011 in Siem Reap province.
Some 120 cyclists from around the world are expected to participate in the 750-kilometer race, from Siem Reap province to Phnom Penh capital city, said Mr. Vath Chamroeun, general secretary of National Olympic Committee of Cambodia.
About US$3 million will be spent for the great event to be organized by the International Cyclist Federation. --AKP
(By Théng)
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