Thursday, 28 October 2010

AKP - Agent Kampuchea Press


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National Assembly President Backs Home

Phnom Penh, October 27, 2010 AKP -- A high-level delegation of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia headed by its President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin returned home Tuesday night after a week-long official visit to the People’s Republic of China.

Samdech Heng Samrin and his wife together with other accompanied members were warmly greeted on their arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport by H.E. Nguon Nhel, first vice president of the National Assembly; H.E Say Chhum, second vice president of National Assembly, and other parliament members.

Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Mr. Pan Guangxue was also on hand.--AKP

(By KEO Chandara)

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UN Chief Arrive in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, October 27, 2010 AKP -- The United Nations Secretary General H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon arrived here on Tuesday night for an official visit to Cambodia.

H.E. Ban Ki-moon and his wife together with his entourages were warmly greeted on their arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport by Cambodian Minister of Information H.E Khieu Kanharith and other senior government officials.

During his three-day visit here from Oct. 26 to 28, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon is expected to hold an official talk with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and will be granted a royal audience by King Norodom Sihamoni.

H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon is also schedule to visit the Extraordinary Chamber in the Courts of Cambodia, the Tuol Sleng Genocidal Museum and the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital.--AKP

(By KEO Chandara)

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China Pledges to Help Cambodia in Pig Rearing

Phnom Penh, October 27, 2010 AKP -- China has promised to help Cambodia in agriculture, especially in pig rearing, according to a cabinet official of Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries told reporters on Oct. 25.

Mr. Gao Hongbin, Chinese vice minister of the Ministry of Agriculture assured during the meeting here on Oct. 23 with Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries H.E. Chan Sarun.

On the occasion, H.E. Chan Sarun also briefed the Chinese side on the good friendship, close cooperation and China’s assistance to Cambodia in all domains, particularly in agriculture.--AKP

(By LIM Nary)

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Newly-Appointed Korean Ambassador Pledges More Cooperation with Cambodia

Phnom Penh, October 27, 2010 AKP -- The newly-appointed ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia Mr. Hojin Chan met here on Oct. 25 with Cambodia’s Minister of Health H.E. Mom Bunheng.

During the meeting, Mr. Hojin Chang told H.E. Mom Bunheng that he pledged to do his best to further strengthen the cooperation between both countries Cambodia-Korea.

For his parts, H.E. Mom Bunheng deeply thanked the Republic of Korea and its people for their support and precious assistance to Cambodia, especially in the health field.

Moreover, the Minister of Health also asked Korean side to help construct an eye hospital in Preah Angduong Hospital and another hospital in Batheay district in Kompong Cham province.

Regarding the above-said proposals, the Korean diplomat said the Korean government will dispatch a specialized team to conduct a study over the projects.--AKP

(By CHEA Vannak)

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US Navy CARAT Dock in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, October 27, 2010 AKP -- A U.S. warship USSCROMMELIM FF 637 has called at Preah Sihanouk Provincial Autonomous Seaport on Oct. 25 to conduct a six-day joint CARAT-Step II Exercise with the Cambodian Naval Forces.

The opening ceremony was presided over by H.E. General Tea Vinh, Commander of Cambodian Naval Forces, and other dignitaries on the USSCROMMELIM FF 637.

Cambodia is the 7th country in Asia joining the CARAT training since 1994 after Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Philippines.--AKP

(By Chan Soratha)

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