Thursday, February 26, 2009

Samdech Chea Sim and Samdech Hun Sen meets with a Vietnam's military delegation



Samdech Chea Sim meets with a Vietnam's military delegation

H.E Keat Chhon inspects the two small-scale hydropower in Mondulkiri province




Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E Keat Chhon, Minister of Economy and Finance accompanied by Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines H.E. Suy Sem and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Katsuhiro Shinohara inspects the two small-scale hydropower in Mondulkiri province while presiding over the inaugurating ceremony on Feb. 23.

The hydropower with the capacity of 185kw/h each was funded by Japan's grant aid at the total amount of ¥1,066 million or nearly USD 10 millions

The Memorandum of Understanding on International Production Cooperation between TVK and KBI




A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on International Production Cooperation between the National Television of Cambodia (TVK) and Korean Broadcasting Institute (KBI) of the Republic of Korea was signed here Tuesday by H.E Kem Kunawath, TVK Director General and Mr. Harrison Yu, KBI General Manager under the high patronage of Cambodian Information Minister H.E Khieu Kanharith.

The above-mentioned cooperation is aimed at producing documentary film depicting the national pride and culture of Cambodia through the national heritage, economic development, natural resources and experience exchanges between Cambodia and Korea as well

The graduating ceremony of 2,358 students from Human Resource University




Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and his wife Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen hand over a certificate to a graduated student as a symbol while presiding over here Tuesday the graduating ceremony of 2,358 students from Human Resource University.

In his keynote remarks, Cambodian premier urged all graduated students to study ever harder to improve their own knowledge so as to contribute the national development.

Concerning the factories' workers, Samdech Techo Hun Sen has appealed to all workers and their leaders to be vigilant not to hold any illegal demonstration or strike under the incitement of a small group of instigators which will lead to the losses of their benefit while the global financial crisis is being faced and a lot of foreign countries' workers have lost their jobs

Samdech Hun Sen meets with Vice President of Hyundai Company of Korea



Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen meets with Mr. Cho Hai Young, Vice President of Hyundai Company of the Republic of Korea at Takhmao town in Kandal province on February 24.

On the occasion, Mr. Choi Hai Young has asked Premier Techo Hun Sen to support his investment project for the opening of Hyundai Company in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

In reply, Samdech Techo Hun Sen warmly welcomed and proposed the company to pick up the location and accelerate its construction process

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

H.E. Sok An meets with UN deputy secretary general in charge of Legal Affairs



Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sok An, cabinet minister meets with Mr. Peter Tekso Jensen, UN deputy secretary general in charge of Legal Affairs in Phnom Penh on Feb. 23.

During the meeting, both sides have acknowledged the development of KR tribunal and hoped that Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) will become an example court for the international community's justice system.

H.E Sok An has also agreed with UN official on some key points in the administrative structure so as to enforce the entire administration which will ensure the need of legal procedure in the ECCC

The Regional Workshop on Involuntary Resettlement Implementation and Management


Cambodia Economic Supreme Council Deputy Secretary General H.E. Chhoun Sopheap holds a press briefing upon attending the Regional Workshop on Involuntary Resettlement Implementation and Management in Phnom Penh on Feb. 23.

Speaking to reporters, H.E. Chhoun Sopheap said during the last couple of years, the resolution on the works that impacted by the development projects and involuntary resettlement have became a hot issue in the infrastructure development projects and that the government and its development partners have focused on the issues and have to resolve by legal procedure and transparency

Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen presides over the vocational training courses in Preah Vihear province






Cambodian Red Cross President Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen presides over the closing of the 14th and opening the 15th vocational training courses in Preah Vihear province on February 23.

After delivering her speech, Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen handed over certificates to 60 female graduates. She also donated one vehicle, one computer and USD 120,000 to build Provincial Red Cross Office.

The vocational training comprises of sewing, knitting, hair-dressing, skirt and scarf weaving and cosmetics.

Cambodian Red Cross President Lok Chumteav Bun Rany Hun Sen distributes relief to some 400 people, who are HIV/AIDS victims, aged people and orphanages in Tbeng Meanchey district, Preah Vihear province on Feb. 23.

The 2nd Literary Authors Conference of Three Counties Cambodia-Vietnam-Laos



ambodia's Tourism Minister H.E. Thong Khon presides over the closing ceremony of the 2nd Literary Authors Conference of Three Counties Cambodia-Vietnam-Laos held in Phnom Penh from Feb. 19-23.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Cambodian minister said the three countries are in the best opportunity than ever for all fields' cooperation, especially, cultures, traditions and solidarity together with beautiful natures of the three countries and become the resources for many literary authors for their various writing works.

H.E. Sok An meets with UN Office Executive Deputy Director on Drugs and Crime




Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sok An, cabinet minister meets with Mr. Bernard Frahi, UN Office Executive Deputy Director on Drugs and Crime in Phnom Penh on Feb. 23.

On the occasion, the UN official highly praised Cambodia's development in all fields and the government policy in the reforms of court and judicial, fighting drug and human trafficking as well.

In reply, H.E. Sok An, expressed the fraternity and cooperation with UNODC.

The debris of artillery shells were discovered by Cambodian Royal Army Forces





he debris of artillery shells were discovered by Cambodian Royal Army Forces on Feb. 17, 2009 at 10.30am, after Thai solders launched into Cambodia's territory.

The pictures of artillery shells 106mm launched by Thai military into Cambodia's territory were found at 10.30 am, on Feb. 17, 2009 in Ta Krabei Temple area of Boss Thom village, Kouk Khpos commune, Banteay Ampil district, Oddarmeanchey province at around more than 2km from Thai border

Samdech Chea Sim meets with a Vietnam's military delegation



Cambodia's Acting Head of State Samdech Akka Moha Thomma Pothisal Chea Sim, meets with a military delegation of Vietnam led by its Defense Minister H.E. Phung Quang Thanh in Phnom Penh on February 21.

During the meeting, Samdech Chea Sim warmly welcomed the Vietnamese delegation and considered the visit as another key step in contribution to further strengthen and consolidate the ties of relationship, friendship and cooperation in all domains between the two countries, particularly the military field.

In reply, Vietnamese Defense Minister told Cambodian leader on his delegation's visit to Cambodia this time is aimed at exchange experiences between the defense ministries of the two countries and reaffirmed Vietnam's stance in continuation of its support and assistance to Cambodia

Samdech Heng Samrin meets with a Vietnam's military delegation


Cambodia's National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin meets with a Vietnam's military delegation led by its Defense Minister H.E. Phung Quang Thanh in Phnom Penh on February 21.

On the occasion, Samdech Heng Samrin appealed to Vietnam to further boost for the cooperation and relationship on military field for the mutual interest of both countries.

For his parts, H.E Phung Quang Thanh told Cambodian leader of his fruitful visit, which lead to the good results of cooperation on the military field of both countries.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Samdech Heng Samrin warmly receives a high-level delegation of China



Samdech Heng Samrin warmly receives a high-level delegation of China

Practice of Securities Trading Operation in Mock Trading System




Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E Keat Chhon, minister of Economy and Finance presides over the opening ceremony of Education Program on "Practice of Securities Trading Operation in Mock Trading System" in Phnom Penh on Feb. 19.

Samdech Hun Sen meets with Thai military delegation




Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen meets here today with Thai military delegation, led by Gen. Jeradej Kotcharat, deputy commander of Thai Infantry, in which the delegation apologized for a mistake made by Thai artillery being fired into Cambodia's territory upon the performance of military exercise in Thai province next to Cambodian border on Feb. 17.

The move was made following the two official apologize letters, one sent to Cambodia's military commander of Region IV by Thai military commander of Region II and another to Cambodia's Infantry Army Force's commander by Thai Infantry Army Force's commander Anukpong Phachinda.

The Cambodian premier told the reporters after the meeting, saying said that he gave recommendations to Thailand on investigating the matter

Gen. Kun Kim inspects the fragments of eight shells being fired by Thai artillery


Cambodian Military Deputy Commander Gen. Kun Kim inspects the fragments of eight shells being fired by Thai artillery.

The fragments were found around 2400 meters from Thai border in the area of Ta Krabei Temple (Cambodian territory) on Feb. 17 by Cambodian solders.

Samdech Hun Sen meets President of Japan Peace Foundation Sasakawa



Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen meets with Mr. Akino Riseki, President of Japan Peace Foundation Sasakawa in Phnom Penh on February 19.

During the meeting, Premier Techo Hun Sen asked Japan's Sasakawa to continue help Cambodian children on educational field.

The closing ceremony of the National Seminar on the Dissemination of the Vision, Strategy and Administrative Reform and Development




Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen presides over the closing ceremony of the National Seminar on the Dissemination of the Vision, Strategy and Administrative Reform and Development its Action Plan for 2009-2013 held in Phnom Penh on February 17 with the participation of the representatives from all State ministries.

On the occasion, Premier Techo Hun Sen said what the Royal Government of the 4th mandate needs is the effectiveness of the public services. In this sense, he added that we must accelerate the public administration's improvement to become a reliable, intelligent and qualified servant.

Samdech Hun Sen went on to say that the public administrative reform will help not only improve the quality of public services and reduce poverty, but also strengthen the capacity building of each institution.

He further stressed that the 4th mandate royal government will continue to concentrate on the increase of civil servants' salary, the efficient use of IT network, the management enforcement, the civil servants' capacity building and the widening of women's role in the public administration

The establishment of a new city and rename from district to city in Banteay Meanchey province



Cambodian Interior Ministry's Secretary of State H.E. Prum Sokha presides over the official promulgation ceremony of the government's sub-decree on the establishment of Poipet city and change Serey Sorphoan district to the city in Banteay Meanchey province on February 14.

Addressing the ceremony, H.E Prum Sokha said the establishment of a new city and rename from district to city will better serve for the development and public administrative reform of the Royal Government of Cambodia

The opening ceremony of the Banking Summit on Banking Cambodia 2009




Cambodian Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith and local bank governors looks at banking IT system while he was participating here this morning in the opening ceremony of the Banking Summit on Banking Cambodia 2009 with the theme " Modernization of the Banking and Microfinance Industry in Cambodia" which was jointly organized by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), National Information Communications Technology Development Authority (NiDA) and International Data Group (IDG).